SOLD (1910) Bing. Button Bartholomew Sold £300

Bartholomew is an early Bing teddy bear from about 1910 with blonde mohair, black boot button eyes, pronounced muzzle, replaced black stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivel head, jointed elongated limbs, red and white tinplate ‘DRP DRGM’ label on body under left arm and naval jacket —20 1/2in. (52cm.) high (replaced pads, balding to top of head and other areas, general wear and thinning)

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