Details
A rare Moses Kohnstam 'Moko' clockwork Clown and Bear
the clown with papier mache head, metal body, clockwork mechanism concealed in tin hurdy gurdy; the bear with golden mohair, black shoe button eyes, black stitched nose and mouth, key wind clockwork mechanism causes clown to crank musical hurdy gurdy as teddy bear revolves to the sound of music --12in. (30.5cm.) tall, German, circa 1928 (slight overall wear)
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the clown with papier mache head, metal body, clockwork mechanism concealed in tin hurdy gurdy; the bear with golden mohair, black shoe button eyes, black stitched nose and mouth, key wind clockwork mechanism causes clown to crank musical hurdy gurdy as teddy bear revolves to the sound of music --12in. (30.5cm.) tall, German, circa 1928 (slight overall wear)
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Literature
'Teddy Bears Past & Present', by Linda Mullins, page 168