When buying vintage or antique teddy bears, it is important to learn the identifying features that help to date them. Firstly do I wash him and how ? It had some much meaning for me that it was the only toy I kept through my childhood into adulthood and eventually disappear when my abusive 20 year marriage ended(the bear would have been with me for close to 40 years). It also has a lable on the left hand which is faded and i cannot read. It has a kapok filling in the body, arms and legs. Steiff Identification 2000 HISTORY OF STEIFF German toymaker Margarete Steiff (July 24, 1847 - May 9, 1909), born in Giengen, started creating toy stuffed animals in ⦠Later, after WW1, cotton was popular (sometimes brushed or velveteen). Gidday, I am trying to find a teddy bear like one I knew from childhood. Any suggestions? The most popular color? hi have a old black dog teddy but cant find any info on it. Originally golden mohair but has lost probably 90% of this. Many different factors can affect the value of used antique bears. Quite a slim bear. I have Crayola Tins. Wood wool gives the teddy a crunchy feel if squeezed. Since 1970, plastic safety noses are most often used as toy teddies for children. It has very small Amber glass eyes with black pupils. GERMAN RUSSET MOHAIR TEDDY BEAR BY GEBRUDER BING. I don’t know why I’m telling you all that apart from the fact that it’s very hard to write 400 words about him. How do I go about this? 2 vintage stuffed black bears. Very soft and silky, it is a fabric woven from Angora goat fleece. Many makers had their own distinctive shape. Does anyone know whether i should get it restored first before i sell it ir just sell as it is, as my granddad took its eyes out for safety reasons and it now has no ears. Thanks, I found my bear in the drawer of an 1888 antique secretary fold down desk chest in 1983. The rounder cuter versions with stumpy short stumpy limbs became popular only in the 1950s. I’m in New Zealand and I can’t find many specialists here. Shorter, stumpy limbs were popular in the 1950s. Moulded plastic first came into use in 1945. There is a growler inside and will work only when you turn upside down quickly. Details on Steiff teddy bearsâlike the nose, mouth, and other small elementsâare hand stitched with thread with care. They made their first bears in 1907 at the height of the teddy bear boom. An example of a Steiff Teddy Bear, ⦠The Contact Us form is on the bottom of this page. Teddy Bears for sale at Bears of Bridge Cottage. I have just used them in the past to learn about some of my stuff. Probably made in the 40s. Before my clinical career I spent over 22 years in the Royal Navy and So Kevin is a very well travelled bear, there are 196 counties in the world and Kevin has been to 103 of those countries. His life would make a seriously good movie! I have the three little bears papa mama and baby from the 1940 the Papa is 11” mama 9” baby 7” not in best condition as I played with them they have some worn spots just wondering what they are worth. He is, in all honesty, the only thing (with the exception of my family) the only thing I’d want to run into a fire to save! Only buy a bear if you like its face. I think he's from either the 1950s or 1960s, what do you guys and girls think? Old Teddy Bear Shop Co Uk We specialise in the sale of rare, antique, old, vintage Steiff Bears. From a collectorâs perspective, the most interesting vintage Steiff bears are the âcenter seamâ examples; at the turn of last century, every seventh bear that Steiff made had a seam down the center of his face to make the most efficient use of the expensive mohair fabric. In the early 70 i was very sick and my mother bought me a teddy bear from the pharmacy. I have a teddy bear that I know nothing about. Sheepskin was popular in the 1930s and '40s. Hi i have a bear that was left to me with an estate ,it was passed through generations .It has glass eyes ,moveable joints ,the head has a crunchy feel the body more solid .It feels like it has a button inside the chest .Any help with this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time. Some teddies were also made with painted tin or moulded rubber noses. I can't find nothing about it on the web plzzzzzzz help, I've found a teddy bear night light it has serial numbers under the left leg and left under arm part ,I know it's over 30 yrs old but other than that I don't know it's holding a tiny like Christmas light I tried taking pictures of the marking but not really good at it ,I'm interested in if it's worth any monetary value could you help me out please looks like Glenn Snow or something to that and on the leg it's G13 prima with an arrow pointing up. hi Jodi have a teddy which is 28 inches tall and 12 inches shoulder to shoulder wide, he has a long snout with a brown stitched end and below he has an actual opening mouth, all his joints move I think cardboard and he has like a firm wood straw stuffing, he has short velvety fir and a lighter colour on the pads, his limbs seem back to front as they are curved at the ends so if you face his head the same way that his feet are pointing then his arms seem to curl the opposite way but if you put them upwards each side of his head in I guess a typical angry bear pose then he looks right if you see what I mean! I found 2 bears one black tan leather paws short moving limbs feel like metal disc and stitched chest and back eyes wide with yellowish ring outside very round. hi im trying to find out the age of a teady we have can you help please. Nd cries. The wool was worn away on his hands and feet and the leather was visible. I have a pic of it.... Nobody can id my bear large head ,heavy ,jointed ,solid body ,small face ,growler 67 inc tall but head is about 76 incs round very large forhead tiny nose and eyes, Found this adorable vintage teddy bear golden mohair 24 inches amber glass eye wooden disk at his joints Feels to have a metal piece under his torso Love to know more about him. I am interested in getting more info. Thanks, It's got covered in it to keep it together is very old 47 years old. We have a 1992 baby gund no...not a teddy bear..it looks very like a winged insect but am not 100% sure. Can you help? The arms and legs and head are movable. My mum's Teddy bear is over 109 years old he had a growl And has hump on his back. Please help. nose is almost like a real nose from looks and feel. Steiff Values and Price Guidelines for Collectors, Reference Database of steiff teddy bears, stuffed animals > Steiff Values are based on the item being NRFB (never removed from box) or in New Condition. I have a Winnie the Pooh that is from Gund co. There is a 'Y' letter stitching on the back of the head. I have a light brown bear white and rwd striped body plasticeyes stuffing is different colors i think 1970. I believe my bear is the one in the middle ,1960 about ,can’t see any button holes but small bit of tag with a blue s ,he has a noise in his chest . From the top of the ear to bottom of the foot it is 54cm. The maker helps to determine the value, because some are considered premium and highly sought after, such as Steiff, Chiltern, Joy Toys or Ideal. Researching the value of the dolls has proven difficult. He has movable head, legs and arms. It has a pointed snout. Steiff produced 600 black mohair bears with red rimmed glass eyes in five different sizes to memorialize the tragic sinking of the Titanic in 1912. Get the best deals on Hermann Antique Teddy Bears when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. The bear has always had a "scent " that smells "perfumy" or possibly a "cedar " smell. The eye are round and are placed on top of a round piece of material. A variety of shapes and styles have been used over the years, but the shape of the teddy bear has changed from its inception and can help date when it was made. Some also chose to use curled leather, painted composition or gutta-percha (a natural form of plastic). How do i get it valued ? This website uses cookies to improve your experience. It has a cardboard passport round its neck with no.247684 on it. I have a bear that has a red bow around it’s neck with plastic eyes but a hand stitched nose it. It doesn't seem to have had the seems re-opened, or at least if they have been it was an amazingly neat job. He is a Leo and liked long walks on the beach and cuddles from his family. Please help me trace his origins. Pls, Hi Jo. As mentioned above, provenance or any history associated with antique teddy bears can add to its value. I picked up the bear in a Loppemarked (flea market) in Tønsberg, Norway. Some of the most valuable bears were manufactured by Steiff, and you can find values for their bears (and other stuffed toys) at Steiff Values. His nose was worn smooth too. Thank you! Hi friend - I Have a teddy bear with purple eyes and weighs 5 lbs can you tell me anything about him I am a seller on ebay - and i now nothing . Please help me find that lost last for him, I have a 24 inch long teddy bear..I am pretty sure it is over 60 years old..its head is stuffed with wood wool (excelsior) it feels crunchy when you squeeze it..the rest of the body is some kind of stuffing.I am 61 years old and it was at home when I was a kid. Any tips how much is it worth? Black thread used to indicate claws and nose, although bears face shape has a prominent snout shape. I have an old bear of my grandads who was born in the 1920’s. she..... her name is nala................. she seems to have a flat bottom as she sits very well. I have a bear which was given to me second hand over 50 years ago. Has a flatish face felt paws has growler (not working) a stitched nose and mouth glass eyes held with very thin cotton. I am trying to find out the age of these bears and Possibly the value for insurance purposes. He got lost years ago and I've never been able to figure out how to find another one. The earliest bears were stuffed with wood wool (also known as excelsior), which is made from long, fine wood shavings. Stuffed with a cotton like material. The online magazine covers every sector of the Teddy Bear world. He had a string at the back of his neck which worked his mouth. Where do i find a valuation for its worth, I have a bear that was purchased for me by my father 20 years ago he was purchased in south Africa Johannesburg and brought back to the uk, when he was purchased he was named hamish and has a tag on his ear which states patsy bull, he has glass eyes and his filled with hard beads, he is stiff and has joins on all limbs allowing movement he is mohair and he also has leather on his feet and hands, I can not find any information and would love to know where he came from, age, value ect I can send pictures if needed. I can not see any where I can load a photo. The moveable arms and legs are attached by a very hard gadget inside. And made out of some golden colourd hessian. I'm looking for information on it. Hi I have a teddy bear that has a plastic nose and plastic eyes yet when I squished it, it makes a loud crunch. Ears are non moving but stick slightly out of head at the very top and not sides. Steiff began producing stuffed animals in Germany in the late 1800s but didn't gain wide recognition until the company's famous "Teddy" bears were first manufactured in 1902. I have found a (what I think) very old bear. Would any body on here know any thing about it ? Would love to see a pic, would then attempt to make one, and just have some information. Hi there I’ve just started collecting :) just wondering if there is somewhere to post photos so people can help me find out more about my bears? Moving joints glass eyes. Any way I can find pictures and descriptions? Can someone help me please, I have 3 teddy bears and want to know if they have value help!!! From 1955 onward, plastic screw-in eyes were used by most makers, as a safety precaution for children. He has longer hair in certain areas, such as the joints of his arms and legs but has worn away a lot on the torso and head. I'd like to sell what I estimate is an early 1900s Germany-made Teddy Bear. I live in New Brunswick Canada. I have over 15 years of experience in the world of teddy bears, and it is my favourite topic! See more ideas about vintage teddy bears, teddy, antique teddy bears. I would like to have my Charlie revitalized is their a bear hospital that can bring him back to glory. They are both in comparitively good condition. He is pretty hard and does crackle a little when squeezed. It would just be so wonderful to see at least a picture of that bear again. By the 1960s, plastic foam (a shredded, sponge-like foam) was most popular, as it allowed for teddies to be wholly synthetic and machine washable. So as you can see he’s had a varied and awesome life but he has no memory of his past. Well you're in luck, because here they come. Keep this particular factor in view if youâre in the process of buying vintage teddy bears. Back of head to tip of snout 15cm. He had a zip up fur suit and red and white stripes on him underneat. Identification Early pre 1910 Bing teddy bears had a metal shaped sign in their ear, which had to be altered after Steiff objected. The bear is made of, what I think is, mohair, & has a firm, but pliable body. How to identify an early production steiff bears 1892 1929 steiff animals and dolls identification value guide 20 of the most valuable teddy bears in world familyminded valuation and identification of vintage teddy bears vxotic brenda yenke raises vintage bears in and buds magazine 50 year old teddy bear. He is a much loved bear who has been handed down to my own children. Bear manufacturers include German and English teddies made by Steiff, Bing, Cramer, Chad Valley, Chiltern, Omega & Farnell Teddy bear identification and valuation tips old bears how to identify an early production steiff bears 1892 1929 teddy bear identification and valuation tips old bears antique teddy bears you antique teddy bears lovetoknow how to identify a steiff teddy bear. My father gave me a small Teddy Bear a few years before he passed, in 1950; I was five (5). Named after President Teddy Roosevelt, the teddy bear is still a favorite among children and collectors. He is crunchy to hold with long arms and a pointy nose, button eyes end discs at the top of his arms legs and around his neck. or Best Offer. Leg measurement is also 21cm. Thanking you. Whether for the fun of knowing when it was made or for making informed investment decisions, learning about a teddy bear adds to the experience of collecting and helps to guard against buying fake antique ones. An adorable collection of Antique and Vintage Teddy Bears and animals plus beautifully handcrafted items. 20" (51 cm.) He has glass amber eyes with black in centre and has moveable arms and legs. Many manufacturers have distinctive features in the bears that make them readily identifiable. Whether you are buying to refurbish or looking for something in great preserved condition to add to your collection, antique teddy bears are some of the most characterful and endearing collectible items in the marketplace. I have several of the Rich's department store bears. Straw filled. I’m sure he has glass eyes and his nose is stitched. Amongst them several cloth, paper Mâché black dolls. Record keeping is important with antique pieces that are difficult to date or lacks any form of identification. Some dates back to the late 1980. Need to find where i might price them. Can you help me date my bear? Examples, information and price guides to antique and vintage Gebruder Bing teddy bears including a clockwork bear from around 1909 and a bear on wheels, also from around 1909. Could you tell me if you know any details about. $156.00. Mohair was used originally. Beginning in the 1970s, polyester wadding became popular and is still used today. Hi I have a bear and I would like to know where he's from as he has no tag and I know he's old. Worn away label on inside left leg. A great looking attractive bear. Hi can you please tell me if my teddies are worth anything, I have a 73year old black/white Panda it's padding is straw is it worth anything. Long golden fur with dark fleck . Eyes are black and appear to be glass held in by metal pins. Finally the bear has wooden flat bottom feet. To identify hand sewing, look at the quality of the stitching. Does anyone know it's origin, make, value? My wife has found 3 of her teddy bears from childhood and we wondered how we can find out if they are worth anything. He was decorated with honours in all these accounts (but only by me as the armed services don’t recognise elderly teddy bears as real members of the military apparently!!!). Gebruder Bing was founded in Nuremberg in 1865 by Ignaz and Adolf Bing to make tin and kitchenware and later enameled and tin toys around 1890. Antique Fechter Old Teddy Bear 20.5 Inch Brown Mohair Open Mouth Rare USD 1,495.00 ; Antique 1930s Hermann Beha Germany Teddy Bear Bear 23 inch Beige Silk Plush USD 1,495.00 ; Antique Germany 1950s Yellow Mohair Bear Working Tilt Growler BIG 2 Ft Tall RARE USD 1,495.00 Would love to sell them. I have a jointed growling teddy bear on waistcoat it states handmade by tricia Sunnucksweavers ewhurst green gu6 7rr and ideas how old it could be surrey, I bought a teddy bear at an estate sale has no tag as rotating arms and legs Blue Glass eyes white for feels like wool can identify its age or where it came from could you help me identify it's age and origin. Sadly either the tag he had on his butt was either torn off or it wasn't there in the first place, so I don't know who made him. Thanks. Teddies stuffed with kapok feel firmer and heavier, and resist insect attacks. Anyone have any idea as to its worth. No labels or stieff button. In very good condition, never played with. A good indication of what kind of eyes your bear has is to put your lips on them to feel how cool they are and tap your teeth on the eyes. He’s served his time in some of the worst most war-torn places on Earth, ranging from Afghanistan to Sierra Leone, The Bosnian conflict in 1993 to Operation Desert Storm and the war on terror after the awful attacks of September the 11th 2001. can this be a steiff. ‘Blue Ted’ was articulated and made from sheepskin. Underarm measures 33cm. He feels crunchy when you squeeze him He has a black felt nose and a plastic tongue. One of his eyes is drooping and one of his eary. I don’t know it’s you can help me out that’ll be great thank you. I have a blond bear with a small round tag attached on the back that says "Dotty Bears - Silverlake Farms. He was about 18 to 20 inches long. Listings include size, year made, material and high and low values. I offer an expert, friendly and sympathetic restoration service for antique and vintage teddy bears. The arm length is 21cm. It is very rare indeed to find teddy bears from Bing with this tag. ?is he supposed to be like this or was he a reject?oh and he has no eyes' bought him from an auction because I felt sorry for him but I can't seem to find any info on him ie the backward facing paws and opening mouth can you please assist? Some big bucks have been spent for Steiff teddy bears like the 1903 Steiff teddy bear that sold for $17,250 and the blue glass-eyed bear that sold for $16,590. I have had it a long time. I'm not too sure of when my bear was made or what type of bear he is. Whether it is a light clean, replacing eyes, paw pads or a full restoration service, I can provide all your teddy bear's needs. I have a bear that I know is over 70 yrs old. Can you give me a value of this? It is about 8 inches in length. Gund Bears Price / Value Guide: Browse FREE Gund Bears Price & Value Guide. Kevin is very interested about his past, so my 4 year old tells me, as unfortunately Kevin no longer talks to me, I swear he used to talk and we had lengthy conversations about the meaning of life to a prepubescent lonely boy. The nose on mine looked the same...a moulded plastic or something...the nose fell off of mine and I see that it was fastened on with a metal stub. It has a bell in it's ear. The Steiff bear is the quintessential toy bear collected the world over. Early bears were jointed with cardboard or metal discs and attached with metal pins, which can sometimes show as rust through the fabric. He is fading in colour, his stuffing is lacking in some areas, I think it is wood shavings as he does feel kind of crunchy. can't figure out what brand he is. i have a teddy bear made in England by alresford crafts ltd,,,,,,, red brown eyes stiched nose and mouth with hand stiching on the paws. I would like to know what kind of bear he is. Originally I’d say he was a baby blue colour. 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