Old teddy bear
My grandmother who is now deceased was an antique collector and when she passed away she left this teddy bear for me I don't see any tags on it despite there being a string on its ear that may have had some kind of a tag This bear is 24 inches and In good condition .
24 inches
Inherited
Yes
Hi David,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
An antique nutmeg mohair jointed teddy bear
Probably American, early/mid 20th Century
The center-seamed jointed bear with brown glass eyes, sewn nose, mouth and claws, velveteen pads, center. Appears to feature a now-defunct growler to its interior. Unmarked.
24 inches high
CONDITION: This bear has wear and some evidence of old repairs to the ears and some thinning to the fur.
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$ 150-200*
*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, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia
Thanks for your response, David; unless you have additional questions I can answer, your appraisal is now complete.
Have a great weekend!
Delia