(1938) Gray. Sold Lot £30 12ins

(1938) Gray. Sold Lot £30 12insOne of Three unjointed 2nd world war teddy bears,Cowboy a British artificial silk blush teddy bear with blue wool plush Dutch trousers 19in. (48cm.) high (damaged foot and general wear); Gray a British teddy bear with integral navy blue suit with red hands and feet; and Oliver with integral red and blue velvet suit (patches to arms); and a modern cast iron and wood desk Description Date 1938 40 Make Merrythought Button Label Fabric Dutch trousers Size

1930s made by Knickerbocker an American company

Date1925MakeFarnell Button LabelFarnell's Alpha Toys Made In England (Blue on white)FabricSizeEyesFeaturesJointedFully JointedPadsFelt pads

some added nose stitching

celluloid covered button in ear and a babies hooded cardigan —21in

The factory in North London ceased in 1930 so very few of these bears survive

She is fully jointed with leather paws

printed label

A rare bear

She has her red label on her foot

Button Yellow Label Yes Fabric Mohair Golden Size 19 ins Eyes Glass Features Some Original Stitching

these gorgeous little Steiff bears rarely come up for sale

) high (balding to back of left leg