Lot Essay
It is interesting to note the use of moulded card for the structure of the bear's face; an unusual method rarely adopted.
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An unusual teddy bear
with moulded card head covered with golden mohair, central facial seam, clear and black glass eyes painted on reverse, black stitched nose, mouth and claws, golden mohair limns and body, swivel head, jointed limbs, long body, hump and felt pads --21in. (53.5cm.) tall, 1920s (new nose and mouth stitching, pads worn, loss of mohair to outer arms, tummy and lower legs, slight overall wear)
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with moulded card head covered with golden mohair, central facial seam, clear and black glass eyes painted on reverse, black stitched nose, mouth and claws, golden mohair limns and body, swivel head, jointed limbs, long body, hump and felt pads --21in. (53.5cm.) tall, 1920s (new nose and mouth stitching, pads worn, loss of mohair to outer arms, tummy and lower legs, slight overall wear)
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