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OnyxBrown

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Is this a bear or fox?
« on: August 17, 2011, 09:15:33 pm »
Hello
I purchased this in a trading post and havent been able to find any info on it? I have no idea what animal it is or if its even very old?  And I would appreciate any help. Thanks
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OnyxBrown

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Re: Is this a bear or fox?
« Reply #1 on: August 17, 2011, 09:16:38 pm »
the clock says ANKER if that makes any difference? Its not clear in the pic

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Re: Is this a bear or fox?
« Reply #2 on: August 17, 2011, 09:46:55 pm »
My vote is a bear  ;).  I assume no markings on it.  Is it possible to get a pic of the base.  Looks like a classic Mid Century Piece.  What powers the clock could lend a clue too.  Cute Bear  ;)

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Re: Is this a bear or fox?
« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2011, 05:43:55 am »
I believe your porcelain bear was made by Formenton  like these  and they  purchased the clock pieces from Anker  http://cgi.ebay.com/Formenton-Italy-Anker-Germany-Horse-Statue-Clock-/280715482490?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item415bf2557a          http://cgi.ebay.com/ANTIQUE-1930S-ANKER-WINDUP-ALARM-DEER-GERMAN-CLOCK-/220588233148?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item335c1551bc  is your also windup? Very Very cute !! :D

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Re: Is this a bear or fox?
« Reply #4 on: August 18, 2011, 08:51:51 am »
Looks like a happy little dude ,, doesn`t he ??

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Re: Is this a bear or fox?
« Reply #5 on: August 18, 2011, 03:55:47 pm »
Thank You for all the info. I posted a pic of his tail. Its long so it made me think fox but the ears say bear to me? The clock is a wind up and I posted a pic of the bottom but its not great. It has a sticker that says 503 Italy and in red writing it says something like. (L.JESSULPT) Its getting worn and hard to read. He has a small chip behind his ear which Im sure diminishes his value but I only paid $10 for him and he's too cute to part with anyways.

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Re: Is this a bear or fox?
« Reply #6 on: August 18, 2011, 05:16:14 pm »
Are you sure it's not a deranged Papillion or spaniel?

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Re: Is this a bear or fox?
« Reply #7 on: August 18, 2011, 05:47:23 pm »
Well worth the 10$ :)

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Re: Is this a bear or fox?
« Reply #8 on: August 18, 2011, 06:48:39 pm »
i love him!   :)