Official deans rag book company shop at world of deans bears. Boyds bear baby bedding the now very famous british soft toy company, dean s rag book company started as long ago as 1903. Deans bears for sale in uk 70 secondhand deans bears. Earl is made from a pale grey mohair with ultra suede paw pads and is 5 way jointed and wears a removable waistscoat and has a dicky bow which is sewn on. A vintage teddy bear clockwork musical c193050s by deans rag book company. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Instead it began its life as deans rag book company, founded by henry dean. Lovely deans rag book ivy and brumas polar bears with the book of photographs taken at the time. Rag books dean s didnt start out as a teddy bear maker. Look out for the lush bears, often wearing velvet clothes, designed by sylvia willgoss in the 1950s.
Dean s rag book vintage ivy polar bear, 1950, dean s rag book label to base, white mohair, replacement pale grey glass eyes with black pupils, black moulded dog nose, black claw stitching, balding and worn overall, missing brumas cub, fair, 1846cm. Aug 03, 2018 schleich polar bear smyths toys polar bear russ berrie uk stuffed plush lumi polar bear large toy toys. These are a limited edition and this is number 166 of 310 and is boxed in its original box and is in very good condition. They started to make unbranded bears in 1905 and labelled bears from 1915. Antique bears by deans rag book company totally teddy bears. Produced to commemorate the birth of the first polar bear at london zoo in 1949.
He has mohair fur, boot button type realistc plastic eyes, is fully jointed. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. The dean s family had founded their book publishing business in 1711 and during the next 200 years or so, prospered greatly. Vintage dean s rag book company england 1960s teddy bear 20 inch. A deans rag book teddy bear with brown plush and red bow tie, 12 high, another brown bear 12 high, with labels to foot, and a diana taylor fair bear covered in brown plush, 12 high 3. Instead it began its life as dean s rag book company, founded by henry dean in 1903, to make brightly colored rag books for children. View realised deans rag book auction prices from 186 auction lots. They are white mohair, ivy standing on her hind legs, with brown eyes, stitched vertical nose and stitched claws, with her baby brumas, description date 1949 make dean s button label yes fabric. Disney deans rag book company mickey mouse c 1928 soft toy doll deans disneyana.
Deans made many types of toys from rag books, for which they were initially famous, to beautifully crafted dolls, teddy bears and even mickey mouse and other. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Deans rag book club earl grey mohair teddy bear 345. Get the best deal for deans teddy bears from the largest online selection at. Ivy and brumas the dean s rag book co 1903 ltd v a search. Baby brumas soap made by cullingfords of chelsea, to commemorate the birth of the first little polar bear to be born in captivity in london zoo the leaflet says. William is a lovely vintage deans bear a limited edition of 1500 he is number 1. All orders get full access to our online status tracking service, allowing you to view realtime order progress. Rags to riches history of the deans rag books, dolls and. Ivy and brumas made in 1949 to celebrate the birth of a polar bear cub at london zoo that. A deans white mohair mother polar bear sitting on her hind legs, having orange glass eyes, stitched mouth and cloth nose, holding her polar bear cub, with deans rag book label to the bottom of mother bear and label to neck of cub.
Apr 25, 2020 the dean s rag book co 1903 ltd manufacturer materials and techniques. Steiff polar bear, button, blue glass eyes, vintage 1952 to largest vintage teddy. Rags to riches history of the deans rag books, dolls. Deans ragbook uk yellow mohair golden dawn bear 2000 jadees. Deans bears a brief history of britains oldest teddy bear. Get the best deals on deans teddy bears when you shop the largest online selection at. Deans rag book collection first british teddy bear company. Brumus and ivy polar bear, 1950, ivy the mother bear with white mohair, brown and black plastic eyes, leather nose and label on bottom 18in 46cm high. Deans also joined the polar bear craze beginning in 1949 with the birth of the. See todays deans bears for sale, best offer and auction.
Soft toys, ivy and brumas polar bears, made by dean s rag book company, england, 19501955. Dean s was started in 1903 by henry samuel dean, first. Today dean s is one of the oldest surviving toy companies in britain. Baby brumas cub in white wool plush, label to rear. Baby brumas cub in white wool plush, label to rear seam, amber. In 1902, one of the deans family, a certain captain henry samuel dean, together with a fellow director of the firm had produced a rag book. Soft toys, ivy and brumas polar bears, made by deans rag book company, england, 19501955 museum number b. Little henry above was a hugely commercial deans rag book co tiein. A deans white mohair mother bear sitting on her hind legs, having orange glass eyes, stitched mouth and cloth nose, holding her cub with short white plush stitched nose and mouth, with deans rag book label to the bottom of mother bear and deans rag book label to top of neck to cub. Ivy this is the mohair version of the two polar bears produced in the early 1950s by dean s rag book ltd.
The books were virtually indestructible, as illustrated by dean s trademark showing a bulldog and a terrier fighting over a read more. The books were virtually indestructible, as illustrated by deans trademark showing a bulldog and a terrier fighting over a read more. Check out our deans rag book selection for the very best in unique or custom. Baby brumas soap made by cullingfords of chelsea, to commemorate the birth of the first little polar bear to be born in captivity in london zoo the leaflet say s. Handmade teddy bears and artist bears thousands of collectable bears displayed by the artists themselves. Rag books deans didnt start out as a teddy bear maker.
Sweet faced 1930s deans rag book mouse eared mohair teddy bear. The deans family had founded their book publishing business in 1711 and during the next 200 years or so, prospered greatly. Deans bears a brief history of britains oldest teddy. Limited edition deans centenary bear with rag book and certificate. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Find antique bears from the deans rag book company for sale. Golden teddies were made in 1949 to celebrate the birth of a polar bear cub at london zoo.
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