(1915) Mr Harland. Harwin & Co. strunz

(1915) Mr Harland. Harwin & Co. strunzRare and wonderful antique teddy bear by British firm Harwin & Company. The factory in North London ceased in 1930 so very few of these bears survive. Five way jointed,all joints turn and are firm Feels to be filled with wood wool. Has very long arms and a hump. Lovely, original oily glass eyes with painted backs and large black pupils,please note the eyes are in good condition with no scratches. Mohair is sparse and he has areas of baldness.

and although you can feel the joints

Date 1920 Make German Button Label Fabric Mohair Blond Size 17 ins Eyes B Button Features Original Stitching Jointed Fully Jointed Pads Cotton Stuffing Woodwool Clothes

The earliest '20s Knickerbockers had horizontal nose stitching and so does our girl

sunbonnet and brooch with photograph of young girl —18in

5 ins Eyes Plastic safety Eyes  Features Sylvia Wilgoss design

He measures approx 32cm when standing

Chad Valley bought Peacock Stores in 1931 and continued to make bears in their name for a short while with their own Peacock label

slight general wear and hole to right hand pad)

"NIGELA" is a 1930 CHILTERN HUGMEE teddy bear with a working growler

Date 1950 Make German Schuco Yes/No bear Button Label Fabric Mohair Beige Size 13 ins Eyes glass Features tail operated head and hands Jointed Fully Jointed Pads felt Stuffing Woodwool Clothes  white bow

) high (damaged feet pads

My latest bear