Antique Teddy Bears
People have always loved teddy bears. For many years they have become a symbol of love and comfort. Anyone who collects antique teddy bears, has a special connection to each and every one of the bears in their collection.
Antique teddy bears can date back hundreds of years and come in about every color and fabric that you could imagine.
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 LILLIPUT sweet little coat for antique lady bear  US $9.11
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 Vintage postcard of four `soldier teddy bears 1910 US $7.57
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 LILLIPUT dress with vintage hand embroidered collar US $9.11
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 Antique Teddy Bears Golliwogs Makers Marks Scarce Book US $35.00
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 Antique Well loved Toy Teddy Bear Primitive Vintage US $95.00
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 LILLIPUT floral coat for an antique lady bear US $9.11
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The origin of the teddy bear actually dates all the way back to 1902. President Roosevelt was on a hunting trip and refused to shoot a bear that looked tired and tired to a tree. After that made the news, a shopkeeper and his wife started making plush teddy bears that had button eyes.
Ever since that point, the stuffed bears were known as teddy bears and started becoming a produced toy. Soon, other companies started making the teddy bears and although the basic appearance of the bears stayed the same for some time, some makers started adding little touches and changes to the bears to make them different.
Antique teddy bears range in price greatly depending on the maker, the age of the bear and the condition of the bear. Teddy bears that were preserved and not used as toys can still be found in excellent condition and are valuable.
Bears that were used by children and show more wear are not as valuable. Most collectors of antique teddy bears love the warmth and happiness that the bears bring to their homes.
After many years, companies started marketing and producing their own line of teddy bears using different colors, filling, fabrics and unique markings that were easily recognizable. Some of the old-fashioned button eyes were replaced with other types of materials, and more detail was put into the bears.
Though there have been many changes and alterations to the teddy bear since its beginning, the charm and love of a teddy bear still remains timeless. For years, they have brought comfort to children and adults, and are commonly used as a token of love.
Antique teddy bears can be found at flea markets, auctions, road shows and online. There are accessories and clothing that some teddy bears have and if you can find an older bear in excellent condition with all of the original accessories or clothing, it can be worth a lot of money to devoted collectors.
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20 Kruger Bear 6x8 in Drawstring bags 20 for $800 | |
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US $8.00 | 29d 4h 54m |
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Antique Mother Baby Bear Necklace So lovely | |
1 Bid | US $.99 | 1h 50m |
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LILLIPUT sweet little coat for antique lady bear | |
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US $9.11 | 1h 51m |
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Vintage postcard of four `soldier teddy bears 1910 | |
0 Bid | US $7.57 | 6h 8m |
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LILLIPUT dress with vintage hand embroidered collar | |
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US $9.11 | 6h 46m |
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OLD bear on all fours antique vintage is it steiff | |
1 Bid | US $4.99 | 7h 30m |
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Antique Well loved Toy Teddy Bear Primitive Vintage | |
1 Bid | US $95.00 | 9h 4m |
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LILLIPUT floral coat for an antique lady bear | |
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US $9.11 | 10h 33m |
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LILLIPUT sweet little coat for antique bear | |
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US $9.11 | 10h 33m |
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ANTIQUE STRAW STUFFED BEAR SHOE BUTTON EYES | |
2 Bids | US $10.50 | 13h 34m |
You can find a lot of information about the kinds of antique teddy bears that are available from the Internet, price guides and other collectors to get pointers and advice on which ones are the best to start collecting.
You can see a lot of what is available at traveling road shows that showcase some of the most rare and valuable teddy bears.
