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    Posted 1 year ago

    jscott0363
    (903 items)

    Hello everyone!!
    Here's one you won't see often. It's a vintage cast iron doorstop depicting John Bull. This is one of my favorites. He's certainly got a very stern expression. I've seen some folks refer to this as a Union Jack Bulldog. But, it's most definitely John Bull. John Bull is to the UK as Uncle Sam is to the USA. This one was missing 90% of it's original paint, so I repainted him to his original glory. He stands 9 3/8" tall, 5" wide and weighs in a just over 3lbs.

    John Bull originated in satirical works of the early 18th century and would come to stand for "English liberty" in opposition to revolutionaries. He was popular through the 18th and 19th centuries until the time of the First World War, when he generally stopped being seen as representative of the "common man". John Bull is usually depicted as a stout man in a tailcoat with light-colored breeches and a top hat which, by its shallow crown, indicates its middle class identity.

    Thanks for stopping in to check out my John Bull doorstop!!

    Scott

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    Comments

    1. Newfld Newfld, 1 year ago
      John Bull is a very snappy dresser and has a great expression, your painting as always is tops Scott
    2. jscott0363 jscott0363, 1 year ago
      Jenni,
      Thank you so very much! You're far too kind!!
    3. jscott0363 jscott0363, 1 year ago
      Falcon,
      DejaVu2,
      vcal,
      fortapache,
      BHIFOS,
      Dave,
      Jenni
      and
      Mike
      Thank you all very much for the loves, comment and for stopping by!!!
    4. Vynil33rpm Vynil33rpm, 1 year ago
      I agree your stops are tops
    5. jscott0363 jscott0363, 1 year ago
      Vynil,
      Thank you VERY much for the tops comment!!
    6. jscott0363 jscott0363, 1 year ago
      Vynil,
      Kev,
      Thomas,
      Mani
      and
      Kevin
      Thank you all so very much for the loves, comment and for stopping by!!
    7. jscott0363 jscott0363, 1 year ago
      Karen
      and
      Reise,
      Thank you both very much for the loves and for stopping by!!
    8. jscott0363 jscott0363, 1 year ago
      Thank you elanski for the love and for stopping by!!
    9. jscott0363 jscott0363, 1 year ago
      Thank you Leelani for the love and for stopping by!!
    10. jscott0363 jscott0363, 12 months ago
      kivatinitz
      and
      DRAG
      Thank you both very much for the loves and for stopping in!!
    11. PhilDMorris PhilDMorris, 11 months ago
      I missed this one before but I love the stoic rigid pose he has, there certainly is no shortage of personality in this treasure !~
    12. jscott0363 jscott0363, 11 months ago
      Phil,
      Thanks very much!! I love all the old John Bull memorabilia.

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