Saturday, April 30, 2011

Old Bear......


bear_original A few weeks back I bought this old bear who has a certain charm I just could not resist! Yes he does need a lot of TLC and I plan on doing this though not too much as I wouldn't like him to loose his charm. He is about 38cm tall in mohair and mainly stuffed with wood wool and a small amount of Kapok - has a non working growler - cotter pin joints. Poor thing is missing an eye  bear_sad  I am struggling a little here in identifying him as I can't even make up my mind if he is German or English  bear_rolleyes If anyone can be of help it would be very much appreciated  bear_original



6 comments:

Wendy & Megan Chamberlain said...

What a beautiful old bear, looks like a Chad Valley. I am no expert but
used to restore old bears. He has been very well loved which adds to
his character.

Jenna said...

Oh that poor little old bear, he has found the perfect person to fix him all up...well not too much, just a little...you wouldn't want him to lose his dapperness...Great bear lyn! have a nice week! hugs, Jennifer :o)

Astridbears said...

A lovely old poor bear! I cannot help with this bear. We have in Germany on the bear fairs the bear doctors, this doctors help to say what it is for a bear. Maybe you find it in Internet
hugs
Astrid

Leny said...

Hi Lyn,

What a sweet old bear,he looks more English to me ..

Big hugs,Leny

Jenna said...

Hi Lyn! Did you finish your housework??? I didn't! LOL! I'm being lazy today ;o)...you have a really nice weekend too! hugs, Jennifer

teddy bears Marin to Venice said...

Hi dear friend,

also I am collector bears old and I say that this beautiful bear is surely inglese,il her charm is among the most beautiful!
compliments for purchase!!!

Kisses from Venice

Rosarita