3rd Dec, 2024 12:00

Teddy Bears of Witney Auction

 
Lot 67
 

67

A German Teddy Bear, 1920s, from the collection of Colonel Bob Henderson

Sold for £420
Estimated at £300 - £400


 
A German Teddy Bear, 1920s, from the collection of Colonel Bob Henderson, with golden mohair, unusual tinplate eyes, pronounced muzzle, remains of black stitched nose and claws, home red stitched mouth, slotted in ears, swivel head, jointed limbs, elongated body, slight hump and Good Bears of the World badge —16 ½in. (42cm.) high (general wear and thinning, pads covered) - ex lot 27 from Col Bob Henderson collection at Christie’s South Kensington, 5th December 1994 - known at Witney as The Colonel; and a photographs of Col Bob with this bear and Teddy Girl