Lot 0364

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Made by the Ives, Blakeslee Company. Bridgeport, Ct. - 1880's - 8 1/2" Tall. Very realistic mechanical action causes the bear to rise up and lower down, as if he's foraging for food in his arctic home.

Condition

Pristine and Includes Original Box.

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Rare Mechanical White Polar Bear Toy

Name: Rare Mechanical White Polar Bear Toy
SKU: 177882217
Price: 400 USD
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