(1906) Aetna Annabel. Foot label Apricot mohair

(1906) Aetna Annabel. Foot label Apricot mohairThis is a great example of an early antique Aetna teddy bear. She is 16 inches tall, has brown and black glass eyes, is fully jointed, has cardboard lined feet and retains about 90% of her mohair. She is all original and all joints move perfectly. These bears are more rare than Steiff and were made for a very short period of time. I believe this bear is from 1906 or earlier. You can read about these bears on page 47 of the Teddy Bear Encyclopedia by

jointed limbs with cloth pads and inoperative growler —19 1/2in

He has wonderful Steiff like proportions

Button Label Dean's Childsplay Fabric Mohair  Size Eyes Plastic safety Eyes Features Original Mouth/Nose

Mathilda is a lovely long tipped mohair bear

For the last 20 years this lovely big Steiff has been a key member of the Ivan Farewell collection

‘’Robinson’ a rare Bruin Manufacturing Company teddy bear circa 1907

His mechanics wind up via the mounted key at the back

slight nibbles to pads

This is a tid-bit showcased in Pauline Cockrill's The Teddy Bear Encyclopedia

Note the left hand paw-pad has been stitched in multiple spots

Growl Clunky non working squeaker Number V40

has got orange and black glass eyes