Antique Gebruder Bing known as Bing Werke after 1919 - Germany - Mohair Plush - Teddy Bear - 55 cm tall (22 inches) - c1927 to 1932 - ID wrist badge - lovingly & professionally restored - originally from a smoker's home - otherwise Very Good Condition

Dimensions:     55 cm or 22 inches tall

Condition:       Very Good pre-owned Antique. Originally from a smoker's home. Lovingly & professionally restored. Made by Gebruder Bing, known as Bing-Werke after 1919. He dates from between 1927 to 1932 as per his original blue tin button clamped to his wrist.  The last form of ID used by Bing.  They sadly ceased business in 1932.  Happily, the Gebruder Bing Company was reborn in 1994, after discovering original Teddy Bear patterns from the old company, carefully preserved by a descendent.

This teddy's button's blue & black surface is partially worn but you can still read Germany and see the BW mark. Blonde mohair plush, fully jointed, glass eyes, black stitched nose & claws, felt pads, delightful personality.

I believe his felt paw pads have been replaced, & it appears his shaved muzzle has been stitched overtop of his original nose, to give him his impressive proud profile. This was only discovered by looking closely where you can see small even hand stitches around the perimeter & Bing usually does the muzzle with the head in one piece.  His black nose & claws have been restitched.  He has near full light blonde mohair coverage with just some thinning around his toes, & he has a small matched mohair patch repair on one ankle (see last photo) - its nearly undetectable.  Very professionally done. He has a non-working growler. He is fully jointed.

Any lingering odours can be dispelled by sealing in a ziplock bag with whole cloves (the spice) for a few days. A very effective, natural deodorizer. Surface mohair is clean but odours can settle into the stuffing over time. 

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