Childhood Bears 1970s-1990s

On this page, you will find our older vintage British UK Bears from the 1970’s – 1990’s

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 or PHONE: 01404 823444


‘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. £125


‘BINKIE’ DEANS CHILDSPLAY BEAR 1970S WITH LABEL

Binkie is a very cute vintage Dean’s Childsplay teddy bear from the 1970s. He is fully jointed with mohair fur. Height standing 13.5″ (34cm) with a working tummy squeaker. In lovely condition. Email for his photo file £45 (also shown on the Deans page)


‘DAN’ BIG SOFTIES BEAR WITH TAGS c.1989s-90s

Dan is a very fluffy and so cute vintage teddy bear by ‘Big Softies’ Very well made with mohair fur, glass eyes, ultra-suede paw pads, fully jointed, his height standing is 10″ (25cm) has maker’s label & swing tags attached. In very good condition. Email for his photo file. £40


‘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. £40


‘GILBERT’ 1970S JOINTED BEAR

Gilbert is a typical plush jointed bear of the 1970s. Fully jointed with realistic plastic eyes, 17″ high (43cm) with brown material paw pads (one has wear) no maker’s tags. In as found condition shows signs of age. Email for his photo file. £20


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