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Lot Essay
Bobby Bruin was made in three sizes, metal rods were passed through the legs and ended in rings around the feet that enabled the bear to take up many positions.
Details
A rare Merrythought Bobby Bruin
with golden mohair, orange and black glass eyes, pronounced muzzle, black stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivel head, jointed bent arms, rod jointed legs, tan felt pads and label on left foot --17in. (43cm.) high, circa 1936 (pads patched or replaced, some general wear or fading and balding to tips of feet)
with golden mohair, orange and black glass eyes, pronounced muzzle, black stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivel head, jointed bent arms, rod jointed legs, tan felt pads and label on left foot --17in. (43cm.) high, circa 1936 (pads patched or replaced, some general wear or fading and balding to tips of feet)
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis