Very Old, Carved and Jointed Large Bear with Great Smile! bakelite dice 15 1/4" x 16 3/4

15 1/4" x 16 3/4 x 1/2" thick

well worn wooden handle at the end

Rendered in a manner that seems inspired by a pair of early19th century Staffordshire boxing figures (though certainly not as fine as those) I would guess this boxer dates from the 1940s or so

and a bit more of the same might be helpful to make it extra secure

It's in terrific condition

Very Old, Carved and Jointed Large Bear with Great Smile! bakelite dice 15 1/4" x 16 3/4This old guy is about as tender as they come, and though made of wood one really wants to snuggle him! I found him in New Hampshire and have never seen another similar made of wood, though the form of his body certainly reminds me of those fur covered wind up mechanical bears made in Japan, which walk with just to the sort of slow, lilting pace I think this one would have if he were to start walking! Clearly he was made with a great deal of love, and