Fred Bear - Only one ever made !
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Fred Bear is an OOAK (One of a kind ) made by Barbara Davies in Wales and is such a cutie! A wonderful Artist bear made from a pale golden mohair, filled with plastic pellets and polyester stuffing. Fred is fully jointed, with glass eyes and a hand sewn mouth and nose. Firmly stuffed arms legs and head with a lovely squishy tummy. The original label,although a little creased now is still around his neck stating he is an Aunty Barbars Collector Bear, is called Fred Bear and that he is one of a kind. Measuring approx 23cm in height this is an adorable bear for any collector. A really adorable bear for any collector. This bear is a collectors item and is not a toy. The original label remains in the seam saying "Aunty Barbars Collectors Bear "
Short cut mohair limited edition Deans Bear a tip top ted !
Howard is a gorgeous Deans limited edition bear from 1998. He still has his original certificate of authenticity attached and is in perfect condition, made from a wonderful rich golden mohair with beady eyes and hand stitched nose and mouth. Approx 26.5cm tall. His foot has the Deans Rag Book Co label stitched onto it and another label stitched into his seam confirms he is a special edition membership bear number 3792. He sports a green original Deans bow along with his original Deans metal pin and is fully jointed .This is a collectors item and not a toy. Founded in 1903 in London, Deans is the oldest surviving British toy manufacturer and was originally founded to make rag books but soon diversified into making soft toys. Their first bear was made in 1915 and during the 20s and 30s they were at the forefront of British bear manufacturing
Vintage Artist Bear
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A golden mohair Artist bear by H M Bears, England. HM Bears have been making teddy bears from their home on the edge of the Lake District, for more than 40 years. Their first bears were made for children in 1969. The bears have a fine pedigree and were given the royal seal of approval, when the late Queen Mother purchased a bear for the heir to the throne, Prince William! A full jointed bear made from a wonderful scruffy mohair and in immaculate condition. He has black glass eyes and is handmade in a traditional style with a lovely toffee coloured stitched nose and mouth. With long arms and legs he measures approx 33cms standing, has a well stuffed head and body and a traditional humped back. A really adorable bear for any collector. This bear is a collectors item, not for children and not a toy. The original label remains in the seam saying "H.M. Bears by Iris and Rowland Chesney Made in England"
Limited Edition for Selfridges only 100 ever made !
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A vintage Merrythought bear which was made exclusively for Selfridges and is one of only 100 ever made. Established in 1930 Merrythought is one of the oldest and most prestigious of England’s toy manufacturers. This little bear is in immaculate condition and is a real treasure. He is made from a wonderful short golden mohair plush and has an adorable face with black stitched nose and mouth. He is fully jointed and measures approx 20cm. The 2 labels stitched to his seam show he is a strictly limited edition from Merrythought by Oliver Holmes, the founders grandson. The label also states he is number 38 of 100. On his foot is another label that states he is made exclusively for Selfridges. This bear is a collectors item only, it is not for children and should not be used as a toy.
Cute Straw Filled Chap
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A Straw filled cute Vintage bear which is still in very good condition.The golden/orange mohair has stood the test of time well, with minimal wear. He does not have any moveable joints fixed with his arms continuously held in the air and standing to attention. He has brown and orange glass beady eyes and a machine stitched nose and mouth. A small bear measuring approx 24cms in height. Although I believe this bear was originally a toy due to changes in safety standard he is now being sold as a collectors item and is not a toy.
Tuxedo Vintage Deans Bear
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A handsome and unusual Deans Bear handmade by Deans in Pontypool in 1991. This design was only made for one year. He has been carefully stored away ever since and still has the original label attached to his ear. In perfect condition his head and paws are made from a golden mohair whilst his arms, lower torseau and feet are velvet. He sports a ruffled dinner shirt and red felt tuxedo finished off with a fine black bow round his neck. He has beady eyes complimented by a hand stitched nose and mouth measuring approx 34cms in height .Founded in 1903 in London, Deans is the oldest surviving British toy manufacturer and was originally founded to make rag books but soon diversified into making soft toys. Their first bear was made in 1915 and during the 20s and 30s they were at the forefront of British bear manufacturing. This item is a collectors item only and should not be used as a toy.