This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/29/2022
ELECTRIC AUTOMATON DRINKING BEAR. Paris/New York: Asbro, 1930s. The figure raises the cup to its mouth, takes two swigs, and pours himself another. Genuine rabbit fur body with leather-covered wooden paws, glass eyes, metal cup and bottle. Height 14”. Working. A modified version of this popular novelty was used by Del Ray in his famous nightclub magic act.