Lot 4
4
A STEIFF ROD BEAR, (28PB), jointed with metal rods, blonde mohair, black boot button eyes, gutta percha nose, pink stitching under nose, seam from ear to ear, black stitched claws, elephant button and steel and leather collar, circa 1904 --15in. (38cm.) high (bald areas down right arm and left leg, some other wear and fading); and an x-ray of the internal joints
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A STEIFF ROD BEAR, (28PB), jointed with metal rods, blonde mohair, black boot button eyes, gutta percha nose, pink stitching under nose, seam from ear to ear, black stitched claws, elephant button and steel and leather collar, circa 1904 --15in. (38cm.) high (bald areas down right arm and left leg, some other wear and fading); and an x-ray of the internal joints

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A STEIFF ROD BEAR, (28PB), jointed with metal rods, blonde mohair, black boot button eyes, gutta percha nose, pink stitching under nose, seam from ear to ear, black stitched claws, elephant button and steel and leather collar, circa 1904 --15in. (38cm.) high (bald areas down right arm and left leg, some other wear and fading); and an x-ray of the internal joints
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 17.5% on the buyer's premium.

Lot Essay

The 28PB and 35PB (rod bears) are the earliest bear available to buy.

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