3rd Dec, 2024 12:00

Teddy Bears of Witney Auction

 
  Lot 30
 

30

A rare Strunz Teddy Bear muff with photo of original owner Janie Simpson, circa 1908

Sold for £1,400
Estimated at £500 - £700


 
A rare Strunz Teddy Bear muff with photo of original owner Janie Simpson, circa 1908, with golden mohair, black boot button eyes, pronounced muzzle, black stitched nose and claws, swivel head, broad flat body with jointed arms, hand hole either side of body with striped blue and white cloth lining and two brass hooks for hanging cord —13in. (33cm.) high; a studio photograph by J. Jolly, Carnoustie, Scotland of the owner and her mother with this bears and letter of provenance (bald spots, general wear and thinning, mouth stitched in pink repaired pads and back restuffed) - this bear features on page 19 of The Ultimate Teddy Bear book by Pauline Cockerill - see Some of our Favourite Bears by Ian Pout, page 20