3rd Dec, 2024 12:00

Teddy Bears of Witney Auction

 
Lot 57
 

57

‘Humphrey’, a fine and rare Terrys Teddy Bear, circa 1915

Sold for £1,400
Estimated at £800 - £1,000


 
‘Humphrey’, a fine and rare Terrys Teddy Bear, circa 1915, with blonde mohair, large oily clear and black glass eyes with reddish brown painted backs, pronounced muzzle, black stitched nose, mouth, webbed hand claws and feet claws, cupped ears, oval swivel head, elongated body, jointed limbs with cloth pads, card lined feet, hump and Teddy Bear of Witney label sewn in back seam —19 ¾in. (50cm.) high (a little thinning and wear) - see Some of our Favourite Bears by Ian Pout, page 31