Mohair Teddy filled with wood wool that has cardboard joints
We have no clue as to who made these bears. They do not have any name tags. We inherited them. All we know is that they are very old because of the wood wool stuffings, mohair, and cardboard joints Bear 1: Little damage, 1 ear loose, hole under right foot and joint visible in the neck. Bear 2: Was torn and sewed together again at some time. This bear has the feature of making a noise when you turm it upside down.
Bear 1: Length 77 centimeters = 30.314 inches from ears to foot soles, width 35centimeters = 13.779 inches from back hand to back hand, hight stomack chest area 21 centimeters = 8.267 inches Bear 2: Length 74 Centimeters = 29.133 inches from ears to foot soles. Width 48 Centimeters =18.897 inches from outer hand to outer hand. Hight over stomack chest 17 centimeters = 6.692 inches
Inherited
Yes
Hi Bjorn,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
1. An antique mohair jointed teddy bear
Possibly made by Bing, Germany, circa 1915-20
with glass eyes, cloth nose, sewn mouth, leather pads, cardboard joints
77 cm (30.3 inches) overall length
CONDITION: This bear has some damage including one ear loose, a hole under right foot and joint visible in the neck. Minor mohair losses from age and use.
PROVENANCE: inherited
$ 150-200*
2. An antique mohair jointed teddy bear
Possibly by Bing, Germany, circa 1920
With glass eyes, sewn nose and mouth, felt pads, cardboard joints and internal growler
74 cm (29.13 inches) overall length
CONDITION: with wear from age and use, including mohair losses. Was repaired at some point.
PROVENANCE: inherited
$100-150*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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