19th Century Cast Iron John Bull Blinking Eye Clock
This impressive 19th century cast iron clock was made in the likeness of “John Bull,” a personification of England similar to the American “Uncle Sam.” The eyes originally were meant to move up and down with the clock movement, earning these clocks the name “winkers.” On this item, the eyes no longer blink as the clock movement has been replaced and electrified. Most of these early American cast iron figural clocks cases were made by the Bradley and Hubbard company of Meriden, Connecticut, though this one is unmarked.
This impressive 19th century cast iron clock was made in the likeness of “John Bull,” a personification of England similar to the American “Uncle Sam.” The eyes originally were meant to move up and down with the clock movement, earning these clocks the name “winkers.” On this item, the eyes no longer blink as the clock movement has been replaced and electrified. Most of these early American cast iron figural clocks cases were made by the Bradley and Hubbard company of Meriden, Connecticut, though this one is unmarked.
This impressive 19th century cast iron clock was made in the likeness of “John Bull,” a personification of England similar to the American “Uncle Sam.” The eyes originally were meant to move up and down with the clock movement, earning these clocks the name “winkers.” On this item, the eyes no longer blink as the clock movement has been replaced and electrified. Most of these early American cast iron figural clocks cases were made by the Bradley and Hubbard company of Meriden, Connecticut, though this one is unmarked.
