2 BMC (1907) Label Robinson Sold £800 PolishRobinson a rare Bruin Manufacturing Company teddy bear circa 1907, with apricot mohair, black boot button eyes, pronounced muzzle with remains of nose, mouth and five claws, swivel head, jointed elongated limbs with felt pads, hump, inoperative squeaker, very rare woven brown and gold B. M. C label sewn into seam across right foot pad and recent red sailors jacket 12 1 2in. (31. 5cm.) high (small bald spots, general wear and thinning, fading, neck
with five claws on both
Her tail operates her mouth but the mechanism no longer works properly but all her fixed joints seem sound
she is an early bear from Johann Hermann Spielwarenfabrik 1913/14
Date 1908 Make Strunz possibly Fabric Mohair golden Size 25
Button Label Fabric Mohair Gold Size 23 ins Eyes Glass Features long arms
Cotton pads in fair condition
There is a picture of a much larger version of my exact bear on page 53 top left
for me is a honour see her in teddy museum because she is so special to me
small darn to arm and repairs to pads)
All 5 joints work well
He has round cup like ears and a slight snout
He has lost his label
