Item Description:
Up for sale is a rare, wonderful Vintage Mechanical/Clockwork Walking Teddy Bear Character Toy, dating from the 1930s to the 1950s.
This unbranded novelty piece measures exactly 21cm tall and features an integrated tailored outfit with an orange-red felt waistcoat, a mother-of-pearl accent button, and blue trousers. Uniquely, it is constructed with structural solid carved wood / hard cork boots that allow the bear to be completely free-standing without support.
Condition Notes:
This bear is in lovely, well-preserved vintage condition. It features its original, striking amber and black translucent glass eyes firmly in place.The mohair plush shows light all-over thinning but retains excellent coverage for its age. The carved wooden/cork boots show age-related wear, with the black painted lacquer surface layer crackling and peeling away over time to reveal the natural base material underneath. The clockwork mechanism is un-tested (no key included). No maker tags found. Please review the detailed photos showing the size scale against the ruler carefully before bidding. Sold strictly as seen—an incredible addition to any antique mechanical toy or novel teddy bear collection!