Childhood Bears 1970s-2000s

On this page, you will find our older vintage British UK Bears from the 1970’s – 2000

With many childhood favourite bears that were popular at the time. Including famous makers such as Wendy Boston, Deans, Gwentoys, Lefray, Merrythought, Chad Valley, Pedigree, Little Folk, Alresford, Big Softies, Nisbet, Canterbury Bears, and other quality makers. (subject to availability)

For more information and to order…. When requesting details please advise which bear is of interest.

CONTACT US … EMAILmail@oldteddybearshop.co.uk


‘PIPPA’ VINTAGE BEAR FROM ‘THE ENGLISH TEDDY BEAR COMPANY’ 1980S-90S

Pippa is a lovely bear made by ‘The English Teddy Bear Company’ She is fully jointed with curly mohair, boot button type eyes. Height standing is 11″ (28cm) She is made in the early style with a shaved muzzle, long hand paws, large feet. She is in very good condition. She comes wearing her knitted top and trousers. Email for her photo file £30


‘PAPA PAWS’ LARGE JOINTED BEAR BY BARTONS CREEK GUND

Papa Paws is a large fully jointed bear from Gund the ‘Barton’s Creek Collection’ His standing height is 23″ (60cm) with thick shaded plush fur, boot button type eyes. He is a lovely bear, in very good vintage collection. He just has a small area of wear on his nose. Email for his photo file £40


‘DORIS & NADIA’ PAIR OF VINTAGE JOINTED BEARS WITH OUTFITS, TAGS

Lovely pair of vintage jointed plush bears, by Boyds/Heartfelt. wearing well-made outfits. Heights 13″ & 10″. In very good condition with tags. ADOPTED


‘BILLIE’ VINTAGE BEAR IN AN EARLY STYLE c.1970s80s

Billie is a very characterful vintage bear from the c.1970s-80s. Fully jointed with glass eyes, a stitched nose and mouth, suede paw pads, working tilt growler. His height standing is 14″ (37cm) no maker’s label. In good vintage condition. Email for his photo file £25


‘CAPTAIN BULLY’ BY NISBET, WITH FULL ID & TAGS c.1980s

‘Captain Bully’ is a rare to find vintage limited edition Nisbet bear with all his tags still in place. Plus his original price label showing £195! He is fully jointed with plush fur, velvet paw pads, a stitched nose, mouth and claws. His height standing is 16″ (40cm) He comes wearing his original DACS scarf with large badge, plus his Captain’s cap. Peter Bull paper swing tag and his limited edition label in his side seam. He is number 851/2500. In very good condition. Email for his photo file. £50


‘RAFFERTY’ SUPERB LARGE OLD PEDIGREE BEAR c.1970s

Rafferty is a very good example of a bear by ‘Pedigree’ A highly regarded & popular maker of the time. He is a quality bear with mohair fur and glass eyes. C.1970s possibly earlier. He is fully jointed, height standing 22″ (56cm) with a working tilt growler. He has been very well cared for and is in very good condition for his age. Slight mohair wear in places and a little wear on his nose. He is very clean and a lovely bear. Hard to find in such good condition now. Email for his photo file. £110


‘BRYANY’ LITTLE FOLK BEAR WITH OUTFIT & TAGS 1980s

Bryany is a very distinctive bear by the highly regarded British bear maker ‘Little Folk of Devon’ He has his tags and original outfit, is in very good vintage condition. He is fully jointed, his height standing is 12″ (30cm) a really cute bear. Email for his photo file £40


‘CORRIE’ VINTAGE NYLENA BEAR c.1980s WITH LABEL

Corrie is a lovely example of this popular childhood teddy bear maker of the time. He has mohair fur, is fully jointed, standing height 12.5″ (32cm) In very good condition. Email for his photo file. £35


For more information and to order…. When requesting details please advise which bear is of interest.

CONTACT US … EMAIL – mail@oldteddybearshop.co.uk