Lot Essay
It is interesting to note that the lead and collar create a point of balance which allows the panda to 'walk' on account of the weights in his feet
Details
An English panda
unjointed, with black and white mohair, black stitched nose and mouth, original lead and collar and lead weighted feet --15in. (38cm.) long, 1930s, probably Merrythought (pads recovered, lacks eyes, wear to neck underneath collar, slight overall matting to mohair)
unjointed, with black and white mohair, black stitched nose and mouth, original lead and collar and lead weighted feet --15in. (38cm.) long, 1930s, probably Merrythought (pads recovered, lacks eyes, wear to neck underneath collar, slight overall matting to mohair)