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Description
12" (30 cm.) Dark brown mohair bear with amber glass eyes, embroidered nose with metal ring for leash, has hinged legs with hidden metal wheels allowing the bear to be pulled along in a brisk walking action. The bear has original red metal tag "DRGM D.R. Patent Trippel Trappel BTE SGDG Engl. Patent, Amerik Pat. Appd For" and with Bing logo on reverse side. Excellent condition, mohair well preserved. Germany, Bing of Bavaria, circa 1912, the toy was made in a variety of different animals including dogs, but is very rare to find especially in this fine condition.