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How can I tell if a teddy bear is vintage?
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One of the easiest ways to identify a vintage teddy bear is to look for a tag or label and research the maker. If you can't locate a tag, closely examine the eyes. In the early 20th century, toy makers used wood or leather-covered wood buttons for eyes. From World War I to the mid-1950s, teddy bears had glass eyes. Find a selection of vintage and antique teddy bears on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Shop for Antique Teddy Bears on 1stDibs
19th Century Teddy Bear
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th century Teddy bear with charming time worn patina
Category
Antique 19th Century Belgian Toys and Dolls
Materials
Fabric
Girl With Teddy Bear
By Archie Gunn
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Left
Image of seated girl holding a teddy bear.
Category
1920s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Color Pencil, Canvas
Kewpie Doll W/ Teddy Bear Iron Door Stop
By Hubbly
Located in Los Angeles, CA
surface.Notice she is holding a teddy bear.So amazing to find one like this in undisturbed surface.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Carnival Art
Materials
Iron
Antique Articulating Teddy Bear Driving Wagon Platform Pull Toy Americana
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique wheeled platform articulating pull toy featuring a teddy bear stuffed animal seated in a
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical Toys
Materials
Mohair, Hardwood
$468 Sale Price
20% Off
Teddy Bear Silver Pepperette by Henry Williamson, Birmingham, 1909
By Henry Williamson Ltd
Located in London, GB
A highly collectable Edwardian silver novelty pepperette in the form of a seated teddy bear with
Category
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Original Vintage Children's Toy Exhibition Poster Featuring a Teddy Bear & Train
Located in London, GB
Original vintage poster for a toy exhibition featuring a colorful illustration of a teddy bear
Category
Vintage 1920s German Posters
Materials
Paper
