#47

Wonderful Large British Mohair Teddy,WWI Era,in Superb Condition
Live Auction

$1,100
sold
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Description
26" (66 cm.) Amber golden mohair with lustrous silky finish is the "fur" of the large teddy,with unusual square-shaped face with centering round muzzle,wide-apart stitched ears,clear glass eyes with black pupils,brown embroidered nose,mouth and claws,very plump torso and limbs,disc-jointed arms and legs,felt paw pads with brown embroidered claws,with antique collar and bow tie. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: British,WWI era,c. 1916,possibly Farnell. Value Points: the grand size accentuates the perfectly-preserved condition of the wonderfully-expressive bear.