Posted 12 years ago
lisachawk
(1 item)
My bear is 24 inches long. His head arms and legs move. Painted glass eyes. Perfect condition except the tag I can only read Cha in the tip of the right ear. If anyone knows anything about this bear please let me know.
Thanks so much
1950's appx teddy bear made by I believe your tag would indicate The Character Novelty Company was established in Norwalk Connecticut in 1932 and it closed in 1983 when the last of the original two founders passed away. They were very popular in the New York area. The tag on yours would appear to be similar to the tags from the 1950's . Hope that helps!
Welcome to CW the friendly collectors site . Hope you share more of your treasures with us and take time to look at some of ours as well :-)
Here is a photo of one of the bears they did so you can see tag . The designed many looks of bears . This is not exactly like your's but I wanted you to see tag
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Jointed-Teddy-Bear-Character-Novelty-Co-Plush-Toy-24-Nice-Must-See-/360582983891?pt=Vintage_Antique_Toys_US&hash=item53f46bb0d3&nma=true&si=AeCVDgYU%252Bmww9K8PB4m%252BtnNKE8M%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
And yours maybe as early as mid 1940's
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it.
Your very welcome lisa :-)