1906 JK Farnell Teddy Bear
We have a friend whose English spouse recently passed. He had a collection of toys and we came across an old box with a teddy bear and Golliwog cloth doll in it.
About 14 inches tall
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Hi Isabel,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
An antique JK Farnell mohair jointed teddy bear
made in England, circa 1906
The jointed teddy bear with short blond mohair fur, glass eyes, sewn nose and mouth, cloth paw pads, with an internal element that is likely the growler (now defunct).
approximately 14 inches tall
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition.
PROVENANCE: acquired from a friend
$400-600*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.
Hi Isabel,
A growler is a small cylinder that would make a noise when the bear was turned over. There wouldn't be anything else that would have been embedded in its chest so I'm pretty sure that's what it is, now defunct (not uncommon at all for bears of this age!)
I've finished the appraisal; let me know if you have questions, additional items to appraise, etc.
Delia
Delia,
Thank you for your message. Just below the chest of the bear there is something harder but it's not solid like a block of wood. I'm not sure what a growler is.
Isabel