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Rare Mechanical Muzzled Circus Bear - Mechanical Toy

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Made by the Ives, Blakeslee Company. Bridgeport, Ct. - 1880's - 8 1/4" Long. This is an extremely scarce mechanical toy by the Ives Company.

Condition

Excellent Condition and Works Well.

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Rare Mechanical Muzzled Circus Bear - Mechanical Toy

Name: Rare Mechanical Muzzled Circus Bear - Mechanical Toy
SKU: 177882216
Price: 375 USD
Availability: InStock

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