Sale 5665
London, South Kensington
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3 July 2005
Price realised
GBP 360
Estimate
A Dean's Rag Book Co. teddy bear cub with golden mohair, orange and black glass eyes, pronounced clipped muzzle, black stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivel head, jointed limbs with felt pads and cloth tag on foot, late 1930s --12in. (30.5cm.) high (faded, label torn and some slight general wear)
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This bear is known as Dickie Dear Bear.
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