Beginning your Antique Bear Collection

Collecting antique and vintage teddy bears is a very enjoyable and popular hobby. Teddy Bears have a special appeal that takes us back to childhood days and early memories and the nostalgia and sentiments of a time gone by. However beyond the emotion appeal, a Bear collection is an investment and some knowledge is required so that you can invest prudently. There are lots of sources of information available on the subject of toy collecting for the novice and the experienced collector alike, and much is available freely online. ...contined below

eBay's Most Watched

CUTE RARE ANTIQUE CHAD VALLEY BONZO DOG eBay Watchers: 104 Price: $323.9

Antique Vtg French Bulldog Steiff Like Soft Toy 1920s Chum For You Bears eBay Watchers: 72 Price: $79.0

Antique 1952/53 Mohair Steiff Bear Original! Clean! No Reserve! eBay Watchers: 69 Price: $390.0

Antique Vtg Well Loved Merrythought bear, 1930s , "Captain Marmaduke" eBay Watchers: 67 Price: $56.88

RARE CHOCOLATE BROWN CURLY MOHAIR CHAD VALLEY "GRUNTER" TEDDY BEAR c1915 eBay Watchers: 65 Price: $491.38

APPEALING MINIATURE WHITE MOHAIR STEIFF TEDDY BEAR c1910 MUST SEE! eBay Watchers: 64 Price: $137.46

Many antique and vintage Bear collectors eventually focus on a particular make and era of bear, such as Vintage Steiff bears, or Schuco Yes-No Bears for example. If you are new to bear collecting then its a good idea to look at what others are collectiing at places such as online auctions sites, note the condition and level of interest and closing prices for items that appeal to you. and when its time for you to begin your collection, decide on our budget and then then aim for the best condition items that fit within your budget.

Values of toys are driven not only by the condition and rarity of the item but by demand. Book values of bears refer to near mint items, so consider them as a guideline only. Before you bid at an online auction be aware that values can fluctuate quite and bit over time so it a good idea to start off by watching bears that appeal to you on ebay and checking the closing prices for the completed auctions.

Following is a sample of Antique and Vintage Bears from eBay:

Antique Bears

	Vintage old UNUSUAL Tinka-Bell? real sheepskin Teddy Bear Cat c. 1950s 15''	-	$39.48	58m
	Vintage old Merrythought London Policeman teddy bear with label, 1970's, 19''	2	$33.18	1h 3m
	Vintage old Pedigree? mohair teddy bear, velveteen pads, c1960's-1970's, 19''	1	$31.58	1h 6m
	Antique Bear	-	$99.00	1h 12m
	RARE Old Dean's Rag Book HAMILTON mohair teddy bear with label, Ltd.Ed.500	-	$39.48	1h 12m
	Antique panda bear teddy bear rubber snout 26" great condition!	-	$574.99 $699.99	2h 26m
	Merrythought Butternut Mohair Bear Limited Edition Number 78 of 500	9	$22.39	2h 58m
	VINTAGE TEDDY BEAR 14" TALL NICE		$28.00	3h 8m
	River Hills Bears Maggie	-	$221.00	3h 56m
	Antique LeFray England 1950s Jointed Mohair Bear RARE		$1,595.00	4h 9m
	Antique 1930s German Yellow Open Mouth Teddy Baby Bear		$1,595.00	4h 21m
	Antique Sheepskin Suede Handmade Teddy Bear Canada		$250.00	4h 25m
	VTG jewel METAL nite lite 1940 TEDDY BEAR doll NIGHT light CLOCK steiff era LAMP		$45.00	4h 31m
	Antique 1930's German Thuringia Humpback Mohair Bear		$3,795.00	4h 35m
	Vintage Mohair Bear Glass Eyes	-	$30.00	4h 35m
	Antique Lot 2 Bears 1917 Brown Mohair Humpback Bear 1920s Golden Brown Bear LC		$1,595.00	4h 36m
	Antique German 1940s Large Growler Bear Glass Eyes		$1,595.00	5h
	Ferdinand Bear	-	$375.00	5h 4m
	7" Vintage Mohair Bear	2	$10.50	5h 5m
	Antique 1952 53 Mohair Steiff Bear Original! Clean! No Reserve!	30	$390.00	5h 25m
	Antique 1950's Large Growler Bear Fully Jointed		$595.00	5h 27m
	Knickerbocker Bear co.	-	$98.00	5h 28m
	Vintage Mohair Jointed Teddy Bear Fine Condition NR	-	$49.99	5h 33m
	Antique Vintage Mohair Bear Jointed Head Arms Legs No Button Collectible	10	$24.50	6h 29m
	Vintage Jointed VINYL FACE TEDDY BEAR with Glassine Eyes	-	$65.00	7h 38m
	1959 Knickerbocker Pouting Bear w rubber face & ears (RARE)	1	$34.99	10h 47m
	Cotton sailor coat for antique bear	2	$13.43	14h 38m
	Blue cotton sailor coat for antique bear	2	$13.43	14h 40m
	Knickerbocker Bear Pugsley	-	$48.00	18h 1m
	Knickerbocker Bear Ying Hua	-	$41.00	18h 2m
	VINTAGE 2 EARLY CHINA TEDDY BEAR TAGGED JW A811 ANGEL		$19.99	18h 26m
	Vintage decortive Fishing Black Bear	-	$6.50	18h 42m
	Antique Stuffed Bear	2	$27.00	19h 55m
	VINTAGE #2 OF 15, SWEET TAMMY SUE BY ARTIST EDDA SEIPLE OF RIVER HILLS BEARS		$49.99	20h 10m
	20" - HANDMADE BEAR BY BARBARA'S ORIGINALS HONEY CUPS, FULLY JOINTED HUMP BACK		$79.99	20h 10m
	VINTAGE 25" BLACK BEAR W RUST COLORED NOSE - MADE IN USA BY NEYSA PHILLIPI		$34.99	20h 10m