Description

Height: 14.5cm

A charming early 20th century small jointed teddy bear dating from the early 1900s, retaining the character and craftsmanship that make antique teddy bears so highly collectable.

The bear is constructed in traditional style with a straw-filled body, stitched nose and mouth detailing, and articulated limbs connected by internal joints, allowing the arms and legs to be posed.

Its compact size and well-loved appearance give it tremendous period charm, reflecting the simple handmade qualities associated with the earliest generations of teddy bears.

Antique straw-filled bears such as this were produced during the formative years of teddy bear manufacture and have become increasingly sought after by collectors of childhood memorabilia, nursery antiques, dolls and bears, and early toys.

Whether displayed within a teddy bear collection, alongside antique dolls, or as part of a period nursery display, this small bear possesses the warmth, personality and history that collectors value in authentic early examples.