"BOBBY DRINKING BEAR" BATTERY-OPERATED REMOTE CONTROL BOXED TOY.
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Winning Bid:
$229.60 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
4
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, November 15, 2012 12:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, November 15, 2012 12:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #207 - Part II
Item numbers 1235 through 2949 in auction 207
Value Code:
H - $200 to $400 Help Icon
Item Description
Original box w/illustrated lid contains 10.25" tall plush-covered bear w/tin litho shoes and tin tray attached at waist and tin cup and tin litho "Cola" bottle in hands, an exact likeness to the classic Coca-Cola glass bottle. Remote control attached via original wires. 1950s. Yonezawa of Japan. Functions include - bear drinks, walks, opens mouth and eyes light up. All functions work. This toy was produced in both black and white colors, this is white version. One foot has lt. oxidation and fur is lightly aged, but overall toy is working and Fine. Box has surface paper lift from store price sticker removal and some inking beneath. Lid has 1.75" tear to side panel and tape repair to one corner Fine. An interesting take w/a polar bear enjoying cola decades before Coca-Cola's popular polar bear advertisements.
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