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    Teddy Bears

    London, South Kensington

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    24 May 1999

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    Lot 137

    A rare and unusually jointed teddy bear

    Price realised

    GBP 632

    Estimate

    GBP 400 - GBP 600

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    A rare and unusually jointed teddy bear
    with golden mohair, clear and black glass eyes painted brown on reverse, black stitched nose, red felt open mouth, red felt tongue, white felt teeth, swivel head, jointed limbs with additional jointing at elbow and knee, beige felt pads with stitching pattern and beige felt claws --16in. (41cm.) tall, circa 1920, English (very slight overall wear to mohair)

    See Colour Plate 6

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