Sometimes a very special teddy bear will come along. In the Vectis Auction on Thursday 31st May is one such chap. 'Big Bear' is a handsome Chad Valley, center seam teddy from 1939. He comes with photographs of himself with his original owner and provenance as to the early part of his life.

 

Lot Number 5572

- Chad Valley "Big Bear" centre seam golden mohair teddy bear, British, 1939, amber and black glass eyes, shaven muzzle, black vertically stitched coal nose, fully jointed, recovered felt pads (old pads are underneath), black claw stitching, slight discolouration to fur, otherwise Excellent Plus mohair coverage, 27"/69cm. NB Hand written note accompanies Big Bear: "My name is Big Bear. My history is:- I started my life in an English toy factory and then sat in the window of The Southgate Galleries in London N14 for their Christmas display. I was visited by many children and their mothers. Unfortunately as it was 1939, money was tight so I wasn't purchased till their New Year sale (when I was reduced in price!). I started my life in Winchmore Hill N21 in February 1940, staying there till 1961 when my mistress married and we moved to Goffs Oak where I still reside. (Please see the two photos taken in my youth in the back garden in summer 1940.)"


   

For further information on this handsome chap please contact Kathy Taylor or Joanne McDonald on +44 (0) 1642 750616 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.