A J.K. FARNELL BLACK TEDDY BEAR, jointed, long mohair, black boot button eyes, black stitching, black felt pads, card lining to feet pad and inoperative squeaker, circa 1912 --14in. (35.5cm.) high (some fading and slight damage to feet pads)

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A J.K. FARNELL BLACK TEDDY BEAR, jointed, long mohair, black boot button eyes, black stitching, black felt pads, card lining to feet pad and inoperative squeaker, circa 1912 --14in. (35.5cm.) high (some fading and slight damage to feet pads)

注意事项

VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 17.5% on the buyer's premium.

拍品专文

This bear was sold into the collection as a Steiff and has a Steiff button; although he shares some characteristics, he is very obviously a Farnell. Farnell bears were one of Englands earliest bear manufacturers and it is very probable that made their first bear by copying an early Steiff example.