A Moritz Pappe (1920) Blue Beate Sold £420 1928Blue Beate a rare Moritz Pappe blue mohair musical teddy bear 1920s, with clear and black glass eyes with brown backs, pronounced muzzle, black stitched nose, mouth and close set claws, swivel head, jointed limbs with felt pads and pressure operated musical mechanism 14in. (35. 5cm.) high (faded, thinning to forehead, one hand pad replaced, slight holes to feet pads and a few nose stitches replaced) . The rare blue colour, working music box, and
Growl Number 423
this charmingly aged bear shows signs of loving wear and is now rather threadbare
He has his original celluloid button in his left ear which is in well loved condition with celluloid missing and only metal button left
inoperative squeaker and cream knitted cardigan —13 1/2in
hump and growler —20 1/2in
is fully jointed and 15" tall He is in very good loved condition with approximately 60% mohair coverage
Beautiful antique
He has brown stitching on his nose and pads
These bears were designed to stand on all fours but over time and after being much cuddled Stanley's stuffing has broken down in his tummy so he prefers to sit on his bottom (I love this
Date 1912 Make Farnell
She has five claws on each paw
with key wind musical mechanism
