A LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY 'DRINKING BEAR' AUTOMATON Hav...

by Swan Fine Art
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£1,200 - £1,800

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A LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY 'DRINKING BEAR' AUTOMATON
Having white animal fur with skin hide hands and feet with metal bottle and drinking glass, keywound clockwork mechanism.
(approx 32cm x 20cm)

N.B. a similar bear was used by the famous magician Del Ray (Delbert Raymond Petrosky).

Condition: good, some wear, in working order

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Auction Date:
1st Nov 23 at 12pm GMT

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