Anyone know about old teddy bears

[jtw1313]

Found this little guy at the bottom of a box. Lenght is about 8 inches did burn little piece of fur and turned to ash so not fake fur

 

[villagenut]

If there is a button in one ear , it may be a Steiff bear. If that's the case, leave it in there and get it appraised....don't burn it anymore.

 

[jtw1313]

No button in the ear. It is pretty heavy for a stuffed bear though

 

[jtw1313]

Did notice a tag was cut off on bottom of left foot

 

[mrs.oroblanco]

You should probably check to see if there is a hole where a button might have been. However, it does remind me of an older teddy bear that was filled with sawdust, I think it was a Dakin, but not positive. They did have the little tongue thing, and a label on one left foot. Might want to follow that up, as Dakin made all different sizes and types of teddy bears.

Sweet Little Vintage 7" Dakin Sawdust Filled Teddy Bear w Tag on Foot | eBay

 

[jtw1313]

Thanks for the info how do you check what it is stuffed with

 

[mrs.oroblanco]

The best way is by feel. If it is soft and spongy, its not sawdust. If it is stuffed with sawdust (and sawdust shavings), when you squeeze it, it kind of feels scrunchy/crunchy.

 

[mrs.oroblanco]

Oh, and another identifying factor is what it has for the bottom of his feet - felt was used at times, and just the same fur on feet as on body on others.

I found this - it may help.

Antique Teddy Bears-How To Know How Old Teddy Is