3rd Dec, 2024 12:00

Teddy Bears of Witney Auction

 
Lot 66
 

66

An American ‘stick’ Teddy Bear, 1910-20s from the collection of Colonel Bob Henderson

Sold for £360
Estimated at £300 - £400


 
An American ‘stick’ Teddy Bear, 1910-20s from the collection of Colonel Bob Henderson, with blonde mohair, black boot button eyes, pronounced muzzle, black stitched nose, mouth and claws, slotted in ears, swivel head, jointed limbs, elongated body, inoperative squeaker and knitted cardigan —11in. (28cm.) high (worn, legs need reattaching and pads recovered) - ex lot 28 from Col Bob Henderson collection at Christie’s South Kensington, 5th December 1994 - known at Witney as Bob - and a photograph of Col Bob with some of his collection and Teddy Girl