I have a vintage mohair teddy bear. He is dark brown and in pretty good shape. Missing some hair on his nose and back of his ears. He has a off white vest as well. I found it cleaning out my parents attic. I was told it's an antique mohair that belonged to my aunt. Guessing it's 60-70 years old?
Dimensions
24" tall x 12" wide. His head is 8" x 6"
Acquired From:
Inherited
Hi Michael, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is: A vintage cinnamon mohair jointed teddy bear Possibly Gebruder Bing, made in Germany, mid 20th Century With glass eyes, sewn nose, cream-colored paw pads, wearing a (later) cream-colored sweater-vest. Apparently unmarked. With internal disc and wire joints. 24 inches tall CONDITION: with some losses to fur commensurate to age and use. Cream-colored vest is not original / a later addition. PROVENANCE: inherited $ 400-600* *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
