#65

Vintage German Musical Teddy Bear Attributed to Pappe
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$800
sold
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Description
12" (30 cm.) Having very lush long curly cream-toned mohair, the toddler-bodied teddy has rounded swivel head, jointing at shoulders and hips, paw pads, light-brown glass eyes, and far-apart stitched ears. When torso is squeezed, a merry tune plays. Excellent condition, music functions well. Attributed to Moritz Pappe of Germany, 1920s, some examples of the bear have been found with signed Swiss Helvetica musical bellows.