Teddy bear identification and valuation tips totally teddy bears. With this in mind, were sharing 12 of our favorite bearthemed picture books for your children to read to their bears. Valuation and identification of vintage teddy bears vxotic. Teddy bears are among the most cuddled and beloved of childhood companions, but they are. Mar 04, 2018 old book vintage journal and aged, vintagestyle teddy bears innkeepers journal by sue olson. Custom teddy bear, teddy bear gifts, old teddy bears, vintage teddy bears, bear toy, sweet hug, crochet teddy, charlie bears. Teddy bears at stuffed safari stuffed teddy bears and plush. There is no denying theres something special about bears, especially teddy bears. It is brown,about 16 inches long,has pads on its hands and feet,glass eyes that are flat at the back,a pointed and stitched stout,its stuffing feels like wood wool,its joints are wired and he has a blue ribbon around its neck which is. When president theodore teddy roosevelt failed to make a kill on a hunting trip in november of 1902, his companions caught a bear cub and tied it to a tree. Vintage childrens books, vintage ski, vintage style, childrens book. Glass eyes amber or blue, black, or clear with painted backs replaced wooden eyes during ww1.
Rupert annual 1960 vintage illustrated childrens book rupert the bear 1970s. Buy bear 1950s antique teddy bears and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. There was a slight problem as there was no invitation for harvey goldstein, who had been dropped from the group at spectors insistence because he couldnt sing the songs bass part. Originally, from 19021915, teddy bear eyes were wooden or leathercovered wooden boot buttons on wire hooks or shanks. Invented in 1902, teddy bears have changed a lot over the past century. Teddy bears, 99 high street, witney, oxfordshire, ox28 6hy. See more ideas about teddy bear, bear and my teddy bear. Old book vintage journal and aged, vintagestyle teddy bears. Unfollow vintage teddy bears to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Teddy bear issue 3 1963 childhood books, my childhood. Teddy bear issue 3 my grandad used to buy me this every week, and a.
We currently have 81 books in this category in stock. Hello, i have an old teddy bear that is 60mm in height, is yellow check fabric and wooden buttons on its shoulders and hips, would love to know how old it is pete nolan 23 months ago. Antique and vintage bears for sale blakesley bears. During the 50s, teddy bears were made from a fabric called rayon, the stuffing was from the kapok tree, and the eyes were either sewn on or felt eyes, jim silver, the ceo and founder of ttpm, told insider. Retro and vintage style stock photographs by nandphanuwat2526 5 17 vintage teddy bear stock photos by welcomia 0 34 teddy bear with heart stock photography by katerinamk 1 300 cute teddy bear. The top three factors in our experience to determine a fair market value are. How to find out how old an antique teddy bear is hobbylark. Jennifer laing at last a comprehensive book covering the bear artists of australia and new zealand. One of their most popular teddy bears is known as snuffles, which still exists today now over 30 years old. For over a century, stuffed teddy bears have been a favorite toy, a best friend, and a trusted confidant for both the young and the old alike. Sep 06, 2015 how to identify and value your vintage teddy bears. Unfollow vintage stuffed teddy bear 1960 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Pedigree teddy bear, 1960s old teddy bears, teddy bear.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The alfonzo story book 3 old witney favourites 41 steiff 235 steiff club store 8 merrythought 129 british artist bears 50 artist bears from around the world 71 paddington bear 8 charlie bears 59 kosen 35 jellycat 84 teddyhermann 45 clemens spieltiere 19 deans teddy bears u. Antique safe, antique toys, vintage toys, greek antiquity, teddy bear cartoon, old. A good indication of what kind of eyes your bear has is to put your lips on. Artist bears handmade teddy bears from original designsare o. Americanmade antique teddy bears usually have a football shape, those made in germany usually have a humpback, and early bears from great britain are usually long and slender. I talked to many vintage teddy bear collectors, and most of them accumulated their wealth of knowledge on collecting and identifying vintage teddy bears by talking to other collectors and experts, digging around garage sales and visiting auctions, antique stores and specialised teddy bear fairs and exhibitions. I named him ruddy after the character in markus zusaks book the book thief. See more ideas about panda, panda bear and vintage teddy bears.
The teddy bear book peter bull an illustrated history of the teddy bear, the many roles he has played, and the effect he has had on the lives of men, women, and even children. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. So if sending as a gift choose the vt teddy bear box or gift box. Fabulous old 1960s steiff crabby lobster with all ids dolls and bears.
Vermont teddy bear teddy bears vintage teddy bear, 15 inch, classic. Early teddy bears look more like real bears with beady eyes and extended snouts. My late grandfather gave me this bear in the early 60s, he received it from a friend that. Rare colours other than the common brown, white, or cream may increase the value of 1950s teddy bears. It belonged to a great uncle of mine,who was 82 years old at the time,this was in 1982. Even without the trademark button, he can command a handsome price. Most antique collectibles are defined as 100 years old or more. We have a collection of more than 10,000 scarce and outofprint books, for readers, teachers and collectors. Vintage deans rag book mohair teddy bear original moulded nose 22. If you are looking for a specific book which we do not have in stock, then please get in touch and well let you know just as soon as it comes in.
The teddy bears were invited to appear on american bandstand on october 29. New listing vintage antique goldbrown mohair 21 jointed glass eyes teddy bear. Small old teddy bear made in 1960s germany by hermann teddy, fully jointed 11 inch blond mohair bear with squeaker here comes a very sweet small old german teddy bear, made by hermann teddy, the big number two right behind steiff, concerning teddy bear makers in germany. Teddy bear book generated interest in bears, and interest in oldfashioned. Edmund has a fully working growler and retains his original lefray label to his side seam.
Everyone agrees that the teddy bear was invented in 1902, and is named after. Stuffed teddy bears are one of the toys that people are most likely to keep from their childhood, and are also one of the items most likely to become the center of a most treasured collection. Shop forand learn about antique and vintage teddy bears. But while vintage teddy bears may feel like timeless relics, the first toy teddy bear is hardly more than century old. Christopher is a bright golden artsilk bear from 1960s 70s with very few signs of wear and discolouration. Farnell ceased trading in the 1960s and the farnell name was taken over by. Valuation and identification of vintage teddy bears. Make offer vintage jakas teddy bear pink windup musical brahms lullaby australia. Welcome to old childrens books, selling childrens literature and picture books online since 1994. Discover all the extraordinary items our community of craftspeople have to offer and find the perfect gift for your loved one or yourself. If you are a bear novice, one thing you cant do is generalize and say that all teddy bears look alike, are made with the same materials and are all the same color.
Looking for a book from the early 1950s might be a golden book or wonder book, that had little flaps that you open to see the pictures behind, i. Teddy bear comic 1960s im curious if you can still do this last one. If the teddy bear has larger eyes, a smaller nose, or babylike features to make it look cuter, then it may be a reproduction or a newer item such as a 1960s teddy. John wright 14 vintage bears and animals 35 bing 0 chad valley 0. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. And a beloved bear can be a wonderful way to encourage children to spend more time reading aloud. Teddy bears are among the most cuddled and beloved of childhood companions, but they are relatively new in the world of toys. Advice on teddy bear identification and how to value antique bears. We have a teddy bear which was given to my daughter when she was born. Get the best deal for antique teddy bears from the largest online.
You are viewing all stock in the teddy bear category. New listing very rare old vintage antique c1920s bing tiny miniature teddy bear metal id. How to identify and value your vintage teddy bears. Edmund is fabulous old british lefray teddy bear dating to the 1950s60s. A lovely book to look through if you collect or really like old and antique german bears. Many manufacturers used the same length limbs on many of their early teddy bears. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Glass eyes are cooler and harder than plastic eyes. There were few safety standards, they werent hypoallergenic, they collected dust, and were flammable, silver added.