UNUSUAL AND HANDSOME LARGE ENGLISH TEDDY BEAR.

Circa 1920 English Teddy bear, probably made by British toy manufacturer W.J. Terry. Bear is made from golden mohair and is 5-ways jointed. He has smaller hands and bent wrists, large flat feet, and chubby proportions. Ted has felt pads with five black hand-embroidered claws on each paw; several are missing on right foot. His distinctive face is detailed with oversized black glass pupil eyes (with the brown back painting flaking off), a shaved muzzle, and a black hand-embroidered nose and mouth. Terry bears have similar characteristics to Farnell bears; Terry ceased operations at the start of WWII. SIZE: Overall 25″ t (63cm) sitting 16″ (40cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Wear and loss on hand paws, footpads recovered with losses. Otherwise very good. 1-13830 (800-1,200) – Lot 3113

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3113	$729.00	UNUSUAL AND HANDSOME LARGE ENGLISH TEDDY BEAR. Circa 1920 English Teddy bear, probably made by British toy manufacturer W.J. Terry. Bear is made from golden mohair and is 5-ways jointed. He has smaller hands and bent wrists, large flat feet, and chubby proportions. Ted has felt pads with five black hand-embroidered claws on each paw; several are missing on right foot. His distinctive face is detailed with oversized black glass pupil eyes (with the brown back painting flaking off), a shaved muzzle, and a black hand-embroidered nose and mouth. Terry bears have similar characteristics to Farnell bears; Terry ceased operations at the start of WWII. SIZE: Overall 25″ t (63cm) sitting 16″ (40cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Wear and loss on hand paws, footpads recovered with losses. Otherwise very good. 1-13830 (800-1,200) – Lot 3113 Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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UNUSUAL AND HANDSOME LARGE ENGLISH TEDDY BEAR.