“JOHN BULL” BLINKING EYE CLOCK.

“JOHN BULL” BLINKING EYE CLOCK. The cast-iron polychrome painted case in the form of a stout gentleman with conical brimmed hat, red waistcoat, and brown breeches standing astride a stepped plinth. The circular paper dial and brass movement mounted on his belly. Mid-19th century. SIZE: 16-1/4″ h. PROVENANCE: Richard Paine Estate, Seal Cove, ME. CONDITION: Case in overall good condition; original paint mostly intact; ‘blinking eyes’, dial, door, and works in need of restoration. 9-92554 (2,000-4,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2008

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2140	$1,840.00	“JOHN BULL” BLINKING EYE CLOCK. The cast-iron polychrome painted case in the form of a stout gentleman with conical brimmed hat, red waistcoat, and brown breeches standing astride a stepped plinth. The circular paper dial and brass movement mounted on his belly. Mid-19th century. SIZE: 16-1/4″ h. PROVENANCE: Richard Paine Estate, Seal Cove, ME. CONDITION: Case in overall good condition; original paint mostly intact; ‘blinking eyes’, dial, door, and works in need of restoration. 9-92554 (2,000-4,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2008 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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