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Polar bear
Designed by Jarl. Early twentieth century. The belly has T182 scored, 93- stamped, and the Meissen crossed swords. These pieces are infrequent and expensive. If anyone can work out the date from the backstamp, please email me!

Condition is pristine, apart from a couple of crazing lines on the belly. There is a speck of porcelain in the body cavity, from piercing the air hole in the wet clay during manufacture, that can just be heard rattling if the piece is shaken. Value is volatile at: £300 - £1,250