Sale 9524
London, South Kensington
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3 December 2002
Price realised
GBP 258
Estimate
A Chiltern Teddy Bear with golden mohair, brown and black glass eyes, black stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivel head, jointed limbs with rexine pads, squeaker and wearing a purple bow with 'Teddy Tail League' enamel badge 15in. (38cm.) high (slight overall wear)
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