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Sat, Sep 24, 2016 12:00PM EDT - Sun, Sep 25, 2016 12:00PM EDT
Lot 209

Mechanical Performing Bear Toy Playing Cymbals

Estimate: $300 - $500

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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 figureÍs arms swing out to a nearly eight-inch wingspan. 8 _î tall. Minor fur loss at head and foot.

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