Antique teddy bear
I was told he’s from the 20’s. I’d like to know his maker and worth.
12”
Unknown
Other
Maybe
Hi Lynette,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
An antique pre-war blond mohair jointed teddy bear
attributed to Joseph Pittman (Jopi), Germany, circa 1920s
With brown glass eyes, sewn nose and mouth, excelsior stuffing, internal music box or growler, felt paw pads. Unmarked
12 inches tall
CONDITION: with wear and mohair losses, replaced pads.
$200-300*
*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.
Is he perhaps a Jopi bear?
Hi Lynette,
Yes, this looks like a Jopi bear to me. To give you some context on the value, the vast majority of bears on the market today are worth less than $100 but the quality of this is quite good, despite its fairly worn condition.
He has a circular mechanism in his tummy. When you press it, it is musical.
It feels like wood shavings.