22nd Oct, 2025 9:30

Military History & Natural History

 
Lot 164
 

BRUCE BAIRNSFATHER, BRONZED 'OLD BILL' MASCOT
EARLY / MID 20TH CENTURY

modelled as 'Old Bill', a grumpy, walrus moustached, Cockney soldier cartoon character created by Bruce Bairnsfather during World War II, with sculptors name to rear of helmet

14.5cm high

 

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Sold for £190
Estimated at £100 - £200


 
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