Vintage stuffed bear
27 February 2022
Description

Stuffed bear measuring 16 inches long. Head arms and legs articulate, arms measure 6”, legs measure 7” and head is 4” wide. Very worn, no tags or labels.

Provenance

Inherited from grandma, the story goes it was a war bear and she kept it in a cedar chest for years after. No other information.

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Maybe
Answered within about 1 hour
By Delia
Feb 27, 20:20 UTC
Fair Market Value
$40 - $60 USD
Suggested Asking Price $60 USD
What does this mean?

Hi Jason,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
What an adorable bear; unfortunately, the condition is going to keep the value on this fairly low - likely a case where the sentimental value outweighs the market value.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A near antique mohair articulated teddy bear
Possibly Character Novelty Bear Co., circa 1940s
With blond mohair fur, wooden eyes, oversize ears, cloth nose, articulated head and limbs. Unmarked.
16 inches long
CONDITION: worn and with losses to mohair; tears and separation to right ear, pads appear to be later repairs/replacements.
PROVENANCE: inherited
$40-60*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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