Antique Clemens Mannheim Zotty Teddy Bear Circa 1960 Open Mouth Bright Chest ...

Description

View Antique Clemens Mannheim Zotty Teddy Bear Circa 1960 Open Mouth Bright Chest ... with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Material: Long pile mohair or faux silk shaggy plush1. Technical & Optical FeaturesThe "Zotty". Design: Typical of this type of bear is the shaggy, fuzzy fur combined with the characteristic, brightly contrasting bust (bib) and the bright, short-pile velvet muzzle. Antique Clemens Mannheim Zotty Teddy Bear Circa 1960 Open Mouth Bright Chest 32cm EXPERTISE & ITEM DESCRIPTIONOject: Vintage "Zotty" teddy bear (mask bear) manufacturer: very likely Clemens Spieltiere (Germany) Production period: approx. 1955-1965 (economic miracle period) Size: approx. 32 cm (very popular, medium collector format) Material: Long pile mohair or faux silk shaggy plush1. Technical & Optical FeaturesThe "Zotty" Design: Typical of this type of bear is the shaggy, fuzzy fur combined with the characteristic, brightly contrasting bust (bib) and the bright, short-pile velvet muzzle. Mouth area: Open, felt-lined mouth (peach felt), which gives the bear a permanently happy, laughing expression. Eyes & Nose: Dark glass eyes (or early plastic eyes) and a vertically hand embroidered black yarn nose. Outline & paws: 5-fold jointed. As is typical of many Clemens models of this era, the bear does not have embroidered claws on its paws. Jewelry: Decorated with a red choker and a small bell. 2. Condition Fur & Body: In very nice, clean and fuzzy condition for age. The coat is dense and has no noticeable bald spots.Deficiency (honest for buyer): The internal voice (pressure or tilt voice) is defective (mute). This is the norm for toys of this age and does not affect the decorative function in the display case. Condition: Used. Category: Dolls & Bears › Dolls, Clothing & Accessories › Dolls & Doll Playsets.

Antique

Yes

Manufacturing Period

1950-1959

Material

Mohair

Original/Licensed Reproduction

Original

Type

Plush Bear

Vintage

Yes

Product Type

Plush Bear

Country of Origin

Germany