3rd Dec, 2024 12:00

Teddy Bears of Witney Auction

 
Lot 170
 

170

A very rare Chiltern Homeguard Teddy Bear, 1940s

Sold for £6,500
Estimated at £800 - £1,200


 

A very rare Chiltern Homeguard Teddy Bear, 1940s, with golden mohair head and hands, orange and black glass eyes, black stitched nose and mouth, unjointed with integral khaki velvet uniform with black shoes, printed pockets, belt, applied sergeant stripes and felt helmet —13 ¼in. (34cm.) high (some fading and wear, repaired tear on back near left arm) - see Some of our Favourite Bears by Ian Pout, page 32