A Moritz Pappe (1920) Blue Beate Sold £420

’Blue 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 excellent condition make this a wonderful addition to a collection!