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Teddy Bears of Witney Auction

Teddy Bears & Dolls

  • Newbury, UK

Please view online catalogue below.

Viewing from Sunday 24th November (10-4), Monday 25th through to the auction including the weekend (10-4).
Please book an appointment to view the sale.

Please see Featured Lots below.


 

Teddy Bears of Witney - a World-Famous Teddy Bear Collection- is going under the hammer at Special Auction Services in Newbury on Tuesday 3rd December and is expected to make in excess of £150,000. 

The collection is owned by Ian Pout, who in 1985 opened Teddy Bears of Witney, which was the first shop in the UK dedicated to selling old and new teddy bears. 

Ian Pout “To say that it will be sad to part with the collection is an understatement. However, for better or for worse, the decision is taken and, if we are to part company, I have decided there would be no cherry picking. So, with the exceptions of my own childhood bear and one specially made for our 35th anniversary, every single item in our museum collection will be sold. As well as these, bears and pictures from upstairs, including my office, will be included. If any of them bring tears of joy to their new owners I will be happy.”


 

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Payment

  • Prefered method, Bank Transfer or UK Registered Debit Card.
  • International Buyers must pay by Bank Transfer only.
  • (No Credit Cards Accepted) 

 


If you wish to consign any of your items in our forthcoming auctions, please contact us.

Please call 01635 580 595 or email mail@specialauctionservices.com to make an appointment

You can register to bid via our website www.specialauctionservices.com. If you are a successful bidder you will be emailed an invoice. Upon receipt of payment via bank transfer, your items can be made ready for collection by appointment only

Browse the Catalogue and Bidding online

Featured Lots

Lot 45

The original Aloysius from ITV's 1981 drama Brideshead Revisited

Estimate

£20,000 - £30,000

Lot 155

The world famous Steiff 'Happy' teddy bear circa 1926

Estimate

£20,000 - £30,000

Lot 54

Theodore, the favourite Steiff miniature teddy bear belonging to Peter Bull with shop and accessories

Estimate

£2000 - £3000

Featured Lots

Lot 59

Captain Hay, British 1st World War Scottish soldier teddy bear, given to the son of Captain Hay while he was away on the frontline

Estimate

£2000 - £3000

Lot 56

Bristol, the famous circa 1910 German bear, which was inadvertently left behind at Bristol Airport in 2012

Estimate

£1500 - £2000

Lot 58

Chiltern Master Teddy with card tag

Estimate

£1000 - £1500

Featured Lots

Lot 228

The 2nd Kanga and Roo, the childhood toy of Anne Darlington, the childhood best friend of Christopher Robin with photos

Estimate

£2000 - £3000

Lot 64

Boots, one of Colonel Bob Henderson's favourite teddy bears

Estimate

£1000 - £1500

Lot 278

Fred Banberry, original Paddington Bear artwork, 1972

Estimate

£800 - £1200

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