3rd Dec, 2024 12:00

Teddy Bears of Witney Auction

 
  Lot 40
 

40

A rare 1920s googly-eyed Teddy Bear, possibly Einco

Sold for £750
Estimated at £400 - £600


 
A rare 1920s googly-eyed Teddy Bear, possibly Einco, with white, brown and black side-glancing googly eyes, black gutta percha nose, black stitched mouth, large asymmetrical ears, fixed neck, jointed long arms and short legs with heels and pads—7 ½in. (19cm.) high (generally thinning and some darning to pads) - purchased from Gyles Brandreth’s Stratford upon Avon Teddy Bear Museum, Christie’s South Kensington auction, lot 41