Staffordshire Advertising Polar Bear

Description:

Staffordshire Advertising Polar Bear, England, 19th century, the bear with molded body and fur details and ribbon inscribed "GENUINE BEARS GREASE & COLD CREAM SOLD WITHIN," and a molded glacial base, ht. 9 1/2, wd. 15 in.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

Base has several cracks, and the ears are chipped. No obvious repair.


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