'Bob and The Bobby, Or Only His Fun', 1869. Artist: Joseph Swain

'Bob and The Bobby, Or Only His Fun', 1869. Artist: Joseph Swain

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'Bob and The Bobby, Or Only His Fun', 1869. Robert Lowe, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, had proposed devaluing the sovereign by one per cent. Punch disapproved of this proposal and, in this cartoon, Policeman Bull warns Mr Lowe of the risks of pursuing this course of action. From Punch, or the London Charivari, October 16, 1869.

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