On this page, you will find our old British UK Bears from the 1940’s – 1960’s
With many childhood favourite bears that were popular at the time. Including Chad Valley, Chiltern, Merrythought, Deans, Pedigree, J K Farnell, Invicta, Twyford (subject to availability)
For more information and to order…. When requesting details please advise which bear is of interest.
CONTACT US … EMAIL – mail@oldteddybearshop.co.uk or PHONE: 01404 823444
‘GOLDIBEAR’ 1960s FARNELL BEAR WITH LABEL (also shown on our Farnell page)
Goldibear is a lovely example of a mohair bear by Farnell in the early 1960s. He is fully jointed with early plastic realistic eyes. His height standing is 20” (50cm) he has his famous maker label on his chest seam (some age wear but still readable) Few lost nose stitches, his paw pads have been professionally replaced, squeaker no longer works. For his age, his mohair is good with just some wear around his muzzle and on his forehead. He is very clean, from a smoke-free home. Email for his photo file £120
‘CLOUD’ OLD LARGE FARNELL BEAR 30″ 1950s-60s (also shown on our Farnell page)
Cloud is an adorable large old Farnell bear made after WW2 in the woolly plush fur often used by this maker as mohair was in short supply He has their distinctive light-colour rexine paw pads and wide nose stitching. He is an impressive fully jointed bear, standing at 30” (75cm) Original panda-type eyes black felt with early realistic plastic eyes. His rexine paw pads have mostly worn now to the backing (another typical trait of this maker and this type of rexine) but the pads are intact just have some age marks. With some age discolouration to his fur to be expected with his light colouring. This design and type of Farnell was popular and made in the 1950s and 1960s. (Over the years we have had this type of bear with labels by Farnell and their later companies -Twyford & Action Toycraft) This bear no longer has a label. Overall for his age, he is good and from a smoke-free home. Email for his photo file £185
‘ARTHUR’ OLD BRITISH TEDDY BEAR 1950S – 1960S
Arthur is a slim bear in the style of Chiltern/Deans of the time. With mohair fur, glass eyes, height 16″ (40cm) good for age, a small area of wear to the inner top of his legs near disc. A lovely bear. Email for his photo file £65
‘MATTIE’ OLD BRITISH CHILDHOOD TEDDY BEAR 1950S – 1960S
Mattie is a typical childhood bear of the time with his golden mohair fur and appearance. He is fully jointed with realistic plastic eyes, rexine paw pads, height 16″ (40cm) good for age, by a quality maker of the time, no makers tags. Email for his photo file. £65
‘GINGERNUT’ 1960S CHILDHOOD BEAR
Gingernut is a typical childhood bear from the 1960s when these bears where hugely popular. They came in various size and colours (we have some of the lighter ones below for sale) Anne B and they make a lovely pair) Gingernut has golden-ginger colour plush fur with glass eyes. Height 12″ (30cm) made in Europe for the UK market after WW2. For his age he is in good condition with some wear to his paw pads and fur to be expected see photos. Email for his photo file. £40
‘ANNE B’ VERY LOVED OLD 1960S CHILDHOOD BEAR
Anne B has had a hard life her face says it all! A much loved old bear from the 1960s. Her height is 12″ (30cm) Jointed limbs, her rod jointed head though has been glued so she is none too pleased! Made in a cotton plush popular after WW2 with glass eyes and wood wool stuffing. She has some age wear to her fur and pads see photos but is a very sweet old bear who deserves a good home. Made for the UK market in Europe after WW2. Email for her photo file £25
‘PERCY WILLIAMS’ OLD BRITISH BEAR c.1950s-60s
Percy is a typical English bear made after WW2. He is a great character and comes wearing his winter attire! A crochet beret and knitted jumper, finished of with is smart check trousers. (made by ASQUITH of Henley) He is fully jointed though stiff now being an old bear. With glass eyes and a stitched nose and mouth with rexine paw pads. An older soft plush fur with some age marks on one side of his tummy. Squeaker no longer works. Height 13″ (33cm) standing, no makers tags. If you love old bears with their own special character he is one for you. Email for his photo file. £45
‘FLOPPY JOSIE’ LOVED OLD BEAR WITH MUCH CHARACTER 1950S–60S
Floppy Josie is a very sweet old bear with pretty orange colour plush fur. She is old from the 50s-60s. Her stuffing has settled and gone very flat leaving her very floppy indeed. She is fully jointed but we have not tried to move her limbs as having little stuffing it could damage her. Length is 11″ (28cm) No makers tags. Email for her photo file £30
‘DUKE’ LARGE OLD GOLDEN MOHAIR BEAR 1950S-1960S
For his age Duke is in really good condition, and he is a big boy. He has rod-jointed limbs which gives him his delightful floppy appearance. Laid flat he measures 27″ (70cm) to the top of his ears. Sitting up he measures 18″ (46cm) approx. Lovely golden mohair fur which is excellent overall with a few areas of thinning. With glass eyes, a stitched nose and mouth, with rexine paw pads. No label but certainly by a good teddy maker of the time. Some ‘mummy repairs’ around his arm joint seams where his rod-joints are to keep him secure. He has been very well-loved and cared for over the years. Email for his photo file. £130
‘MARTY’ OLD CHAD VALLEY BEAR c.1950s-60s
Marty is a lovely old Chad Valley teddy bear from the 1950s-60s in super condition for his age. He is fully jointed, with mohair fur and glass eyes. Height standing is 14″ (36cm) Has his label in his side seam. Only minimal wear to his fur and paw pads are excellent, squeaker no longer works. Email for his photo file. £85
‘LACEY’ OLD BRITISH BEAR VERY GOOD FOR AGE c.1960s
Lacey is in superb condition for her age she has been very well cared for. Possibly by Chiltern or another quality maker of the time. With golden mohair, glass eyes, fully jointed, height standing 16″(40cm) squeaker no longer works. A very clean bear, with a very sweet face. Email for her photo file. £80
‘ARCHIE’ LARGE OLD CHAD VALLEY BEAR c.1960s WITH LABELS
Archie is a typical childhood bear of the 1960s made by the famous maker Chad Valley. He is a large bear and fully jointed. He would have sat with pride on children’s beds at the time. He is quite a character. He has plush fur, with early plastic eyes (non-safety) Height standing is 27″ (70cm) He is in ‘as found’ condition. He has the famous Chad Valley Royal Warrant label on his foot pad, and the side label. With a working tilt growler. Good for his age a lovely old Chad. Comes with his vintage knitted 2 outfit which has some repairs but suits him well. Email for his photo file. £120
‘LAURIE’ LARGE 1960S DEANS CHILDSPLAY BEAR WITH LABEL
Laurie is a superb example of a large old Deans Childsplay bear from the 1960s. He is a big boy with a height standing of 24″ (60cm) he has mohair fur, very realistic early plastic eyes, a shaved muzzle, with velvet paw pads (slightly age faded). Even his growler still works very well. He is in such good condition for his age and size. Label in his side seam. Email for his photo file. £145
ORIGINAL ‘PADDINGTON’ 14″ 1981 GABRIELLE DESIGNS
Very cute Gabrielle Paddington bear 1981 on the label. He is in good condition for his age. Height 14″ (36cm) Duffle coat is certainly old and shows signs of wear not sure if original, his ‘trousers’ are not original. Besides he would benefit from a brush he is in lovely condition. Email us for his photo file. £40
‘CHRISTOPHER’ LARGE OLD 1950S – 60S BRITISH BEAR
Christopher is a good example of an old British bear from the 1950s – 1960s. He is fully jointed with realistic plastic eyes, mohair plush fur, height 23″ (60cm) rexine paw pads. Good for his age, with some age wear, fading to his fur and pads. A back of shoulder seam has been partly resewn at the top, a little stuffing settlement at his neck area. No makers tag, by a good maker of the time. He comes wearing his two piece outfit. Email for his photo file. £80
‘SAMUEL’ LARGE OLD BEAR WITH OUTFIT 1950S-60S
Samuel is an adorable old bear from the United Kingdom. Some age to him c.1950s-1960s he is a large bear standing at 27″ (68cm) with a working tilt growler. He has silky plush fur, early plastic eyes, has no maker’s labels. He is fully jointed with mummy repairs to his seams in places (mostly inside his legs, under his arms, and ears) He has been very well cherished and cared for. Some settlement to the stuffing in his limbs. He is a wonderful old bear with masses of age character and charm. Comes wearing his two-piece outfit. Email us for his photo file. £75
‘RUPERT OLD BRITISH BEAR
‘RUPERT’ is an old 1960s bear with golden mohair, glass eyes, fully jointed, standing height 14″ (35cm) Good for his age, some wear to his mohair and paw pads. Keeping snug in his warm jumper. £40
‘MAXIMUS’ LARGE 27″ OLD BRITISH BEAR c.1950s
Maximus is a very impressive large old British UK bear with immense charm. He is 27″ (70cm) in length, fully jointed, with glass eyes and golden mohair fur. His tilt growler sounds more like he is sneezing now. Being such a large bear he is best suited to sitting. He is in wonderful condition for his age and very clean. One small area of the seam has partly come undone on an arm seam and by a hand paw. His joints are more swingy than when new but firmly fixed. He is a very handsome bear, no maker label but certainly by a good maker of the time. Email for his photo file £175
‘JASPER’ SUPERB LARGE OLD BRITISH BEAR c.1960s
Jasper is a superb large old British mohair bear from the 1960s. He is an impressive bear standing at 25″ (63cm) to the top of his ears. Possibly by Lefray or another quality maker of the time. He has a stitched nose and mouth, and realistic plastic eyes. If you tap his back you can hear his growler. Overall he is very good for his age and large size, with only minimal wear to his fur, and his paw pads show more signs of wear but are still good for his age. He is a lovely bear. Email for his photo file. £125
‘WARWICK’ OLD 1950S BEAR
Warwick is an older bear from the c.1950s with curly plush fur, glass eyes, and rexine paw pads. He is fully jointed but can’t stand unaided he prefers to sit now! Height 24″ (60cm) you can hear his growler still if you tap his tummy. Fur is now age-faded, he is old and a floppy bear. no makers tags. In as found condition. He would look lovely dressed as he has a very appealing face. Email for his photo file. £55
‘BETTY’ 1950 – 1960S BEAR WITH FABULOUS 60s SKIRT.
Betty is a bear of her time with her woolly plush fur, made with part fabric clothes body no legs. Instead, she has her pretty very 60s-looking long skirt. This is in remarkable condition and keeps its vibrant colour. no maker’s label. She is in good ‘old’ condition. Her length laid flat is 20″ (50cm) Email for her photo file. £25
‘PRISCILLA’ 1960S BEAR
Priscilla is a childhood bear of the 1960s. These bears were the bear for many children of this time. They came in various sizes and shades but were mostly golden plush fur. Made for the UK market from Europe after WW2. She has glass eyes, fabric paw pads, a stitched nose, mouth and claws, has wood wool filling. Fully jointed though her head joint is stiffer than when new, and one leg is more swingy. Height standing 14″ (36cm) Her golden fur is more faded at the front where she has seen more sun. She has recently had a clean and is from a smoke-free home. She is not perfect but she is a lovely bear of the time. She would make a lovely gift for a friend born in the 1960s. Email for her photo file. £45
‘SPENCER’ OLD BRITISH BEAR c.1950s-60s
Spencer is a small bear with a big attitude from the 1950s-60s. He is fully jointed with glass eyes, a stitched nose, a mouth, claws, and leather-type paw pads. Height 13″ (33cm) His fur is a wooLly plush seen after WW2 when mohairs were in short supply. His limbs are more swingy than when he was new, one hand paw pad is worn, top of his left arm has a hole. From a smoke-free home. He comes wearing his outfit. the left eye looks darker than the other they are about the same size. all just adds to his unique character. He is small enough to sit on a dresser a super cute bear.
Email for his photo file. £25
‘TA-TA’ 1960S LAMBSWOOL PANDA BY CUDLAM WITH LABEL 1960S
Rare to find an original old lambswool panda by ‘Cudlam’ with a label. He has jointed limbs and a fixed head. With glass eyes, a leather-type nose, stitched mouth. Height 10.5″ (27cm) Very good condition for age, c.1960s. From a smoke-free home. Email for his photo file. £35
‘LAE’LA’ OLD LAMBSWOOL PANDA BEAR c.1960s
Lae-La is a lovely old lambswool panda from the 1960s. She is fully jointed with realistic plastic eyes and rexine-type paw pads. Height 16″ (40cm) no makers label. For her age, she is in great condition, with slight fading to her fur in places. and a small area of wear at the seam on the back of her head. She is clean and from a non-smoking home. Email for her photo file. £35
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