Lot 17 , A 1930s Farnell teddy bear, Robbie, with golden mohair, clear and black glass eyes painted brown on reverse,
A 1930's Farnell teddy bear, Robbie, with golden mohair, clear and black glass eyes painted brown on reverse, pronounced clipped snout, black stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivel head, jointed shaped limbs, rexine pads and hump, height 19in.
Provenance: Christie's South Kensington, May 2000 Lot 152
Estimate £250-350
Left paw pad damaged, cracking and wear to all four pads, loss of paint to left eye, ankle seams restitched, small overall wear, a little dirty.
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Sold for £230