A large standing polar bear electric automaton,
circa 1960,
metal and glass-fibre moulded superstructure, covered with sheepskin wool and mohair, papier-mâché nose, mouth and teeth claws and feet, when actuated, opening mouth and turning head from side-to-side, eyes lighting up red, standing on square naturalistic cork-clad base, on wheels - 91in. (231cm) high, the base 29in. (74cm) wide
metal and glass-fibre moulded superstructure, covered with sheepskin wool and mohair, papier-mâché nose, mouth and teeth claws and feet, when actuated, opening mouth and turning head from side-to-side, eyes lighting up red, standing on square naturalistic cork-clad base, on wheels - 91in. (231cm) high, the base 29in. (74cm) wide
Sold for
£2,880
inc. premium
Category: Collectibles / Mechanical Music
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