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.
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‘LIONEL’ OLD BRITISH/UK BEAR c.1950s
Lionel is a wonderful old British/UK bear with a HUGE personality! He has been well cared for, and for his age he is looking pretty good he thinks. Fully jointed with glass eyes, and mohair fur. His height standing is 14.5″ (37cm) His tilt growler still works at times. Rexine paw pads, wood wool stuffing. He comes wearing his vintage knitted romper that has some age wear. Email for his photo file £75 ON HOLD
‘POOH’ VINTAGE MERRYTHOUGHT BEAR WITH ORIGINAL TOP c.1960s-70s
Adorable Pooh bear from the 60s-70s. He is in super condition for his age and has his famous top with his name on it. He has mohair fur, is fully jointed, height standing is 13″ (33cm) makers label on his foot. His original red top has some age fading and the popper is only attached on the under piece of fabric. He is very clean and from a smoke-free home. A very famous and sought-after bear. We have his much larger brother for sale lower down this page. Email for his photo file. £80
‘POLLY’ OLD BRITISH CHILDHOOD BEAR c.1950s-1960s
Polly is a really pretty, old British childhood bear from the 1950s-1960s. She is by a good maker of the time, but has no label. Fully jointed with mohair fur, rexine paw pads, glass eyes (replaced old type) Her height standing is 16″ (40cm) She is clean, from a smoke free home. Her head is a little floppy but is firmly in place, it just adds to her charm. She is such a character, who would be a welcome addition to any hug. Email for her photo file £70
‘BIG SQUEAKY’ OLD 1960S’ CHILDHOOD BEAR 25″ (65cm)
Big Squeaky is a wonderful childhood bear of the 1960’s. Once a childhood bear of many children from the 1960s they are not so easy to find now. He is a large size bear, with a height standing of 25″ ( 65cm) with the distinctive ‘squeak’ rather than a growl when they are tilted. He has a cotton plush fur, glass eyes, material paw pads, and a stitched nose, mouth and claws. These bears were made in a variety of sizes from the UK market in Europe after WW2. Very well made they have lasted the test of time. For his age an size he in good condition. Some slight age fading to his fur/pads and discolouration to be expected as he is about 65 years old! Email for his photo file. £135
‘CHRISSIE’ OLD BRITISH CHILDHOOD BEAR 1960s VGC
Chrissie is a wonderful example of an older British childhood bear from the c.1960s. In really good original condition and very clean. Has mohair fur, glass eyes, rexine paw pads, a stitched nose and mouth. Fully jointed, her standing height is 16″ (40cm) tummy squeaker no longer works, no maker’s tags. Certainly by a good maker of the time, possibly Chiltern or Deans. Email for her photo file. £75
‘JIMMY’ CHARACTERFUL OLD BRITISH BEAR c.1950s-60s
Jimmy is a great character with some age to him, c.1950s-60s. A British/UK bear, fully jointed with glass eyes (the right one is at a slight angle but firmly fixed) faux leather paw pads, mohair fur (now quite worn with age) squeaker no longer works, no maker’s tag. Height standing 14″ (36cm) He comes wearing his snug warm jumper. ADOPTED
‘RED PAWS’ LARGE OLD BRITISH CHILDHOOD BEAR
Red Paws is a lovely example of a larger plush childhood teddy bear from the 1950s-1960s. He would have been sold in stores like Woolworths and been quite a considered purchase, more than just pocket money at the time. For his age he in well above average condition. Very clean, with silky plush fur, glass eyes,. moulded nose, Height standing up (he needs help to do that) is 29″ (73cm) Being so big, he is best suited to sitting down. No maker tag or label, his tilt growler still works well. Superb overall for his age with only minor signs of age wear, and a few stiches gone on the end of his left ear that attach to his head. Rare to find one in such super original condition. Email for his photo file. £120
‘MR BIG TED’ LARGE OLD c.1960S CHILDHOOD BEAR
Mr Big Ted is a lovely larger old bear from the c.1960s. He is an impressive bear, height standing 27″ (70cm) with glass eyes, and rexine paw pads (now worn to the backing mostly) No maker label, but certainly by a good maker of the time. For his age he is really lovely with some wear to his fur around his feet and muzzle. Email for his photo file. £120
‘ELSIE’ HAMIRO BEAR 1950S-60S
Elsie is a great character and a large chunky bear. She is fully jointed with boot button type eyes and mohair fur. Height standing 20″ (50cm) with a working tilt growler. For her age she is has survived well, some age wear to her mohair mostly on her left ear. She is in ‘as found’ condition and would benefit from a light suds to spruce up her fur to look her best. Sought after bears, now quite hard to find. Email for her photo file £60
‘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
‘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 £145
‘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
‘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
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