My grandmother who is now deceased was an antique collector and when she passed away she left this teddy bear for me I don't see any tags on it despite there being a string on its ear that may have had some kind of a tag This bear is 24 inches and In good condition .
Dimensions
24 inches
Acquired From:
Inherited
Hi David, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is: An antique nutmeg mohair jointed teddy bear Probably American, early/mid 20th Century The center-seamed jointed bear with brown glass eyes, sewn nose, mouth and claws, velveteen pads, center. Appears to feature a now-defunct growler to its interior. Unmarked. 24 inches high CONDITION: This bear has wear and some evidence of old repairs to the ears and some thinning to the fur. PROVENANCE: Inherited $ 150-200* *represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary. Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto. ~ Delia