A magnificent, rare Crmer head nodding musical teddy bear. Paper hang tag. The music is operated when you move his head. Original ribbonwith mohair in mint condition, clear and black glass eyes with brown painted backs, pronounced clipped muzzle, brown stitched nose and mouth, head-rocking musical mechanism, jointed arms and legs with felt pads and black stitched claws and hump, 1920s “there’s some kind of internal rod that connects the head to the mechanism” Two similar bears sold in the last 20 years. Photos below

Christies 2005 1300

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A rare Crmer musical teddy bear
with lilac mohair, clear and black glass eyes with brown painted backs, pronounced clipped muzzle, brown stitched nose and mouth, head-rocking musical mechanism, jointed arms and legs with felt pads and black stitched claws and hump,late 1920s –17in. (44.5cm.) high (faded and dusty, right foot pad with a few moth holes and very slight wear)

Christies 2005 2400

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A fine Crmer musical teddy bear
with bright golden mohair, clear and black glass eyes with remains of brown painted backs, pronounced part clipped muzzle, brown stitched nose and claws, red stitched mouth, stuffed ears, head rocking musical mechanism, jointed limbs with felt pads, rounded hump and original triangular card Educa monkey head label,1930s –19in. (49.5cm.) high (very slight thinning in places)

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