Dolls & Teddy Bear Sale - Tuesday 30th January 2018 10:30 AM
Featuring in the Dolls and Teddy Bear sale on the 30th of January were four Door of Hope dolls, which were created at the Door of Hope Mission in Shanghai, China from 1901-1949. At the beginning of the 20th century, destitute young Chinese women dressed carved wooden-head dolls in the costumes representing the various classes of people in their country. The heads were produced by carvers from the Ning-Po region. Their hand-made clothing, made by the girls of the Mission, represents exact costuming for different classes of Chinese people; there are 25 dolls in the series.
Coming soon….. 1000s of predominantly Bronze Age Marvel and DC comics!
You will not find a Bronze Age comic in a better condition than this! Bought from the Newsagent and stored away with the sole purpose of creating a collection these comics are largely from 1970- 1985, but there are earlier and later editions.
Issues include classic Marvel and DC Superheroes, plus Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Godzilla, and Planet of The Apes to name a few, with Issue 1 being present for most.
To give you an idea of the scale of this collection, our Specialist Kathy Taylor is currently sorting through thirty-five A4 size copy boxes to put into auction as part of the February 28th TV and Film related sale.
For further information please contact Kathy Taylor on +44 (0) 1642 750616 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Soldier Bears
There was a very special teddy bear in the Vectis Doll and Bear Sale on Tuesday 30th January, small in size but with a huge history. It is a ‘soldier bear’, a term given to miniature teddies which brought comfort to so many.
The rise in demand for these bears was at its highest during the First World War when soldiers were separated from loved ones for long periods. Keepsakes such as brooches, silks (embroidered postcards), tiny bears and animals became popular to be presented as Love Tokens by sweethearts or family members to those away fighting, to remind them of home and protect them in the belief they would return safely. The diminutive teds were produced in large numbers in a variety of colours, the most common being gold but also in patriotic red, white and blue, rare purple and green.
Soldier bears are often all attributed to the premier British teddy bear manufacturer Farnell but other early companies such as Steevans Manufacturing, Peacock, Harwin and Teddy Toy all released military or patriotic bears, so is it feasible that they also produced mascot teds.
The versions of the mascot bears most commonly attributed to Farnell are quite distinctive. Fashioned in mohair, the majority measuring between 3 – 3.5” in height, no distinguishable paw or foot pads, having jointed limbs and neck, the head is rather round in shape without a gusset piece, most have clear or painted back glass eyes, occasionally small black bead eyes, ears are inset chenille pipe cleaners in the same colour as the mohair. (See pic).
These remarkable bears remind us of the sacrifice of many and create a wonderful talking point of a bear collection. They are extremely sought after and as such prices remain high. Regardless of condition, expect to pay a minimum of £100 to £600 for a single ted, with coloured versions being the most desirable. Vectis previously sold a Set of Three Campbell (Soldier) Bears accompanied by their leather travel trunk and information for £1,100 (plus commission).
There was a rare red Farnell version in the Doll and Teddy Bear Sale at Vectis Auctions on Thursday 30th January 2018. Lot number 5478 with an estimate of £180 - £220. The bear achieved a fantastic £648!
Dolls & Teddy Bear Sale - Tuesday 30th January 2018 10:30 AM
The Dolls and Teddy Bear sale to be held on the 30th of January features a large collection of Charlie Bears plus Artists Bears, Merrythought, Deans Rag Book, Robin Rive and Steiff including the Wedding Party set, and Sooty, Sweep and Soo. There are also bear themed art, prints and a tapestry bag set; bears and Dolls from Zwergnase; Annette Himstedt dolls, Sasha, Blythe and Tang, plus felt, cloth, wooden, bisque, vinyl, hard plastic and composition dolls from many manufacturers.
The sale also include a number of reborn dolls; Barbie, Ken, Skipper, Midge and a Japanese Barbie, plus boxed Sindy and outfits; Door of Hope Chinese Dolls, books, dolls houses, rocking horses plus Sheldon and Amy figures from The Big Bang Theory; there are also a number of laminated wood effect shelving units.
The John Gurney Collection - Part 1 -- Thursday 25th January 2018 10:30 AM
The second day of The John Gurney Collection - Part 1 is to be held on the 25th of January and features a fantastic range of white metal and resin vehicles including Milestone “Jaguar World Magazine Diamond Jubilee series”, “Jaguar Chequered flag”, “Brooklands”, and Gem & Cobwebs classic vehicles. Other lots include Rob Eddie by Brooklin, Somerville, American Classics, Crossway models, Auto Buff and Sun Motor; plus Minichamps, Kenna Models, Community Service vehicles and many more.
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