Posted 10 years ago
richard179
(7 items)
found this teddy in a box in the attic of a family member bless it
really nice bear in great condition,he as a movable head and legs and what i can only say is really hard and crunch to touch?
i would really like if anybody can tell me a rough idea on age and make of this really nice bear as nobody in my family seem to know anything about him thankyou all rich
please please help me find out about this bears history
if this helps he as what feels like a metal ring under his fur that holds his head to his body and same with arms and feet, thanks
Does anybody know if he is mohair
Hi rich, there is a member, manikin,who will know more about your bear nice bear :) she just might not have logged in yet
Thanks jewels x i hope someone can help me find abit about it? I would like to know how old he is must be 1940s i reckon x
Hi rich, she might not have seen your post...are the eyes plastic or glass? I believe that might be a clue...
Hi jewels they look like plastic to me x
Please can anybody help as iam not having much luck
Hi rich, I just read about a burn test! To test for mohair, I don't know if it is good to do. I google search vintage teddy bear dating and was reading results--let you know if I find anything interesting :)
Thanks jewels your a good en lol ps you just like to see me bear lol
:) haha! I read some articles. There are many factors to consider, materials, such as fur type, stuffing, eyes, etc. And style. The stuffing you describe sounds older...The thing that stands out to me would be the plastic eyes, which I would say make it 40's or later as you said. I know manikin can help you, but I learned a few things :)
@ Manikin
Jewels Thankyou for taking the time to help me! How do i get intouch with this person as iam all new to the site lol
Rich, the items just kind of cycle through and the experts in particular field will take notice of it and the fact that you have it in unsolved mystery helps...I will save your post and "love" it again to bring attention for you :)
Thanks jewels x
Hard to tell without holding it . It looks like mohair but also there is material that resembles it so well today . The bear looks like a artist bear to me made in likeness of a antique bear , I would have to hold it but I have seen these made by great doll artists ,my friend included . So reluctant to date yours by a photo. He is a cute guy though :-) and well made . What are bottom of paws made of ?
Hi manikin i would say there made from the same material as the fur but not quite as hard if that makes any sence to you.
i know its hard just be looking at pics manikin but the bottom of the paws and hands lol are the same as whats aroud his nose if you look at the 2nd picture from the left
Look at these and that it what makes it hard to date they are a artist Bear and done in style of antique bear , thats why so hard to tell without holding yours
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Two-Artist-Made-Mohair-Teddy-Bear-Marguerite-Good-Montesano-Bear-Leather-Tags-/141525050110?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20f38ce2fe
See what you mean? With all the things I've read up on i would say it is mohair x but knowing my luck I've not got a good find lol
I am 99.99 % sure it is mohair it is age I can not confirm but he is a wonderful bear !!
Manikin does this help x lol I've just done a little burn test? Oh no I've stunk the room out it smells horrible lol it did not catch fire as such the flame kept going out but when it did finally burn it just went hard and crumbled to like a powder type thing
I have never had to do a burn test LOL but mohair does does not want to burn it puts its self out and glows orange as I have been told . I can see by photo it is mohair :-))
Rich, Im sorry, I'm laughing at your burn test!
It should not have smoked either lol geez don't burn your house down my friend . It is a high quality made bear and mohair :-)
Lol you 2 my wife went crazy because of smell
It didn't smoke just smelt like i had set my own hair on fire
Ohhh be careful rich! :)
I am sure your wife thought you needed to see a Dr after that experiment LOL to funny .
Manikin what would you think is the best way for me to try and get a date to this thing x have you any idea
Hi Richard I have a bear just like yours. I got mine for my birthday in 1967. Mine is 20 inches. Growls when you tilt it. A flat button type tail. I've also never known what make it is.
I did some research and came across this.
Schuco/Fechter "Goldie" teddy bear, German/Austrian, 1960s, blond mohair with golden short pile inset muzzle, black plastic eyes, black vertically stitched nose, fully jointed, short pile golden pads, tilt growler, 20"/50cm
Have a look at this auction site for a photo. You will find the listing about midway down.
http://www.vectis.co.uk/
I would have liked to have put a few photos of my bear on here but am unable to.
I hope that has helped you with the date.
Teddygirl thanks for the info x as iam struggling to find anything
Teddygirl mine is about 20inchs aswell lol i mean the bear, there is no tags or anything on him and thats making it harder for me to find anything and i dont know anybody who i can take him to to have him looked at? ive been offered £50 for him rom a auction site but really he is not for sale and i my luck would be to sell him for that and he be worth more if you know what i mean
Yes I know what you mean.
There are sites on the net that will give you a fare estimation of the bear's value.
http://www.bearsandbuds.com/YenkeTalk/BrendaYenkeAppraisesVintageBearsinBearsandBudsMagazine.asp
This might help
Still not found anything out about this fella