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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‘DOMINIC’ FABULOUS LARGE 28″ OLD 1960’S TWYFORD (ex Farnell) BEAR
Dominic is a very rare to find huge old Twyford bear from the 1960’s. He was made shortly after Farnell had split into separate companies. He would have been a very expensive bear of the time. He stands at 28″ (70cm) golden mohair fur, rexine paw pads, early realistic plastic eyes. Has his Twyford label in a side seam.
He is fully jointed and for his age, and size he has survived very well. Minor wear, thinning to his mohair in places. His paw pads have some outer rexine loss in places (but no holes). A small area of seam stitching has come loose on his right front leg seam. He is very clean, from a smoke-free home. For his size and age he is in fabulous condition a really stunning looking bear. Email for his photo file. £195 (He is also shown on our Merrythought Farnell page)
‘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. Email for his photo file £45
‘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
ORIGINAL OLD c.1960s – 70s. WINNIE THE POOH BEAR BY MERRYTHOUGHT 25” ( 65 cm )
A very hard to find original old Merrythought ‘Pooh’ bear in the large size of 25” (65cm) He came to us from the original owner who have taken great care of him since new. From the 1960’s-1970’s. He is in superb condition for his age and size, and very clean. He is fully jointed with mohair fur, material paw pads and has his Merrythought label. He has his original red felt top with POOH on it. For his age and size he has minor signs of wear enough to show he really is a very old bear now, and not a modern reproduction. His red felt top shows signs of age and has a small area of wear under his left arm. He would have been an expensive bear when purchased, and few this size and now found in such lovely condition. A very sought-after, bear of the time and still very popular today. Email for his photo file. £345
‘SQUEAKY’ LARGE 1960’S CHILDHOOD BEAR
Squeaky is a large childhood bear of the 1960s in very good condition for his age and size. He is fully jointed, with a silky plush fur, glass eyes, a stitched nose, mouth and claws. He has a distinctive squeak cry when he is tilted. With wood wool stuffing, and material paw pads. His height standing is 24″ (60cm) These adorable bears were made for the UK market in Europe after WW2 and were at that time seen in many stores. A beloved bear of the time, they came in a variety of sizes. Rare to find now, one in this large size in such good overall condition, many are very play-worn now. Excellent for his age, except for a little fur wear on his forehead and some fur discolouration on his neck (probably where a ribbon was) and fur slightly age discoloured in places – we are being hard on him really. As see the photos for his age he is really in super condition and very clean, smoke-free home. ADOPTED
‘MOLLY’ LARGE 1960S CHILTERN HUGMEE BEAR 20″
Molly is a really beautiful example of a sought-after Chiltern Hugmee bear from the 1960s. She is a large size standing at 20″ (50cm) and fully jointed. She has mohair fur, velvet paw pads, with early realistic plastic eyes. For her age she is in really good overall condition. With some age wear to her paw pads, her squeaker no longer works, and a little gentle age wear to her fur and one broken claw stitch. We are being hard on her as when you look at her you can see she is in such good condition for her age. She is also adorable a very lovely Chiltern So hard to find a lovely one in this larger size now. Email for her 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
‘SHIRLEY’ 1960S JOINTED SHEEPSKIN BEAR
Shirley is a superb example of a 1960s Sheepskin bear (she was the height of teddy bear fashion then!) with her fluffy sheepskin fur and rexine-type paw pads. Early realistic plastic eyes and a cute moulded nose. She is fully jointed, standing height 19″ (49cm) no maker label, very good for age, still has very good fur which is not stained or faded. Email for her photo file £50
‘GINGERNUT’ 1960S CHILDHOOD BEAR
Gingernut is a typical childhood bear from the 1960s. They came in various sizes and colours ) 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 – see photos. Email for his photo file. £35
‘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
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
‘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
‘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. £40
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