Vintage Teddy Bears
If you have always had a love of teddy bears, you may want to think about starting your own collection of vintage teddy bears. Collectors of vintage teddy bears not only get the enjoyment of having teddy bears, they also get to have a piece of history and heritage by owning some of the oldest teddy bears ever made.
There are some interesting facts about vintage teddy bears that you may not be aware of. Did you know that the first teddy bear was created in 1902? Or did you know that one of the first teddy bears made was named after President Roosevelt? From Steiff teddy bears, to American made teddy bears, collectors have long had a love and passion for these furry additions to the family.
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 Steiff Belfry Teddy Bear with cert Ltd Ed of 1500  US $93.73
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 Steiff Pewter miniatureTeddy Bear Wearing his waistcoat US $28.12
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 AUGUST BIRTHSTONE BEAR ORNAMENT TAG VINTAGE AVON US $.99
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 Vintage Steiff Teddy Bear On All Fours US $22.50
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 Steiff The Queen Mother BearExclusiveLtd ED of 2002 US $199.95
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 Build a Bear Teddy Pink Black Leopard Heart Top Toy US $9.99
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Vintage teddy bears began to grow in popularity quickly after they began in the early 1900’s. They soon began to become produced in large numbers and distributed all over the world.
Vintage teddy bears are all unique, and that may be one of the reasons that they are such an ideal collection to start. Some of the bears from the early years are made with mohair and felt, while new materials surfaced later on and made them fuzzy and cuddly. Teddy bears have long been a tradition of love and comfort for people young and old.
The tradition continues today with many teddy bears still in production. Over the years, companies began to make their mark on the teddy bear industry by putting distinctive features on the bears. Some put special buttons, some put special accessories or markers and some made bears to mimic human characters.
Collectors of vintage teddy bears have a wide variety of bears to choose from and add to their collections. If you can find vintage teddy bears that are not worn, have not had a lot of mending or repairs done to them, and that come with their original clothing and accessories, you can expect a very high value on them.
Some of the most valuable vintage teddy bears are those that were first made. There are traveling road shows or trade shows that give collectors a chance to pick up new bears, get their own bears appraised and possibly trade or sell bears from their collection.
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Snuggle Buddies Teddy Bear Annabelle | |
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US $13.50 | 16m |
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Boyds Bearstone Dylan w Red Rose Bouquet ADORABLE LQQK | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 17m |
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Snuggle Buddies Teddy Bear Violet | |
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US $13.50 | 23m |
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Snuggle Buddies Teddy Bear Sparky | |
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US $13.50 | 28m |
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GUND15154 BIXBY PLUSH 14H CHOCOLATE BROWN IVORY MINT | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 44m |
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NEW US ARMY STAR 7 1 2 TALL EMBROIDERED TEDDY BEAR | |
1 Bid | US $.99 | 51m |
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Lot of 3 Teddy Bear in Sweaters Jointed Legs Cute | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 55m |
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Build A Bear Brown Teddy Bear Very Clean | |
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US $6.99 | 59m |
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Hallmark 13 First Snow Buster Teddy Bear | |
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US $13.95 | 1h 3m |
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Talking Extra Soft Teddy Bear Says SEVERAL words | |
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US $14.00 | 1h 5m |
Next time you are around a trade show that showcases vintage teddy bears, stop and take a look at all the bears that are available. Starting a collection of teddy bears is a great hobby for anyone.
You can also find a lot of information on the Internet or from other enthusiasts who are dedicated collectors of teddy bears and are eager to give advice on what bears to start with.