$175
Mechanical Performing Bear Toy Playing Cymbals. Likely European, first quarter twentieth century. Attractive antique standing grizzly bear figure with a soft and dark fur body, silk vest piece, and brass chain muzzle, whose internal aluminum framework causes the cymbals to clash together by hand operating a lever near the top of the left leg. The figures arms swing out to a nearly eight-inch wingspan. 8 _ tall. Minor fur loss at head and foot.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-09-24