3rd Dec, 2024 12:00

Teddy Bears of Witney Auction

 
Lot 89
 

89

A rare Bing white mohair Teddy Bear with tinplate label on arm, 1920s

Sold for £2,800
Estimated at £800 - £1,200


 
A rare Bing white mohair Teddy Bear with tinplate label on arm, 1920s, with clear and black glass eyes with brown backs, pronounced clipped muzzle, brown stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivel head, jointed elongated limbs with felt pads, seam down backs of legs, hump, inoperative growler and red and black lithographed tinplate BW (Bing Werckes) label on right arm —17in. (43cm.) high (bald tip of left toe, other small bald spots, general wear and thinning, slight darned hole to back, some damage to pads) - see Some of our Favourite Bears by Ian Pout, page 14