20th Jun, 2023 10:30

Dolls & Teddy Bears Auction

 
Lot 44
 

44

A J K Farnell Bruce Bairnsfather’s 1st World War Old Bill

Sold for £360
Estimated at £150 - £200


 
A J K Farnell Bruce Bairnsfather’s 1st World War Old Bill, with velvet face, white painted eyes with black boot button pupils, painted eyebrows and nose, brown mohair tuft of hair and moustache, wired body with khaki uniform, brushed cotton balaclava, gloves and shoes, oil-cloth belt, putties and wool scarf —15in. (38cm.) high (discoloured and faded, some holes to uniform, a little fragile)