SOLD(1909) Pin Jointed Bear Frankie American butto

SOLD(1909) Pin Jointed Bear Frankie American buttoFrankie is an antique pre war Teddy Bear. I have had no luck identifying the maker of this bear there are no labels or buttons so I will just describe it as best I can The fur is matted mohair. Stuffing is firm excelsior or straw stuffing. The pads are linen or cotton weave in a complimentary tan color to the bear. There is no claw stitching or indication that there ever was. The eyes are small amber and black glass. The body is fully articulated with

has all her rexine paw pads

Date 1950 Make Pedigree Button   Label Fabric Mohair Golden Size 22 ins Eyes Plastic Features Jointed Fully Jointed Pads Velvet Stuffing Straw Clothes White Jumper Growl Not Working Number 188

In all Arthur is a very sweet ted who does shows his age but is full of character

hump and antique black velvet waistcoat —24in

He is mohair and mainly straw filled

Her mohair covering has wear in places but no major bald patches or damage to the backing cloth

Arms and legs are mounted to the body with concealed circular disc joints

Three stitches on paws and pads Jointed Arms and legs move together Pads Cloth Stuffing Woodwool Clothes Dungarees Growl Not working Number 236

felt pointed hat over left ear and tricolour ribbon —17in

label re-sewn to outside and slight generally wear)

pronounced inset short mohair muzzle

Graham is an extremely handsome antique Chiltern 1940s/50s teddy bear (no label) with working "snuffle" of a growler when he's shaken