20th Jun, 2023 10:30

Dolls & Teddy Bears Auction

 
  Lot 176
 

176

A rare British Belisha beacon road safety mohair duck circa 1934

Sold for £190
Estimated at £100 - £150


 
A rare British Belisha beacon road safety mohair duck circa 1934, with orange mohair round head, black and white striped mohair body with long neck and wings, orange felt beak, black and yellow legs and feet and probably replaced embroidered eyes —8 1/4in. (21cm.) high (some general wear and thinning, slight discolouration) - this duck represents a British road crossing flashing light that was introduced during a road safety campaign in 1934 organised the Minister for Transport Leslie Hore-Belisha, possibly some sort of school prize after a road safety lesson, it is know this duck comes in three sizes