How do you identify Merrythought bears?

Some vintage Merrythought bears have a single front head seam and bells in the ears. There are also Merrythought antique bears with an embroidered label on their foot, a celluloid button on their ear, and a paper tag around their neck. The Merrythought’s wishbone logo appears on the labels.

Is Merrythought still in business?

The company specialises in soft toys, especially teddy bears. It is the last remaining British teddy bear factory to still make its products in Britain and is located at Ironbridge in Shropshire….Merrythought.

Products	Stuffed toys, notably teddy bears
Owner	Holmes family
Number of employees	25
Website	www.merrythought.co.uk

How do you identify a teddy bear?

How to Find out How Old an Antique Teddy Bear Is

1. Can You Determine the Maker?
2. The Fur or Fabric Is a Clue to Age.
3. The Stuffing Says a Lot.
4. Teddy Bears’ Shapes Change With the Times.
5. A Teddy Bear’s Eyes Can Say a Lot About Its Age.
6. An Older Teddy May Have a Distinctive Nose.

How can you tell a Chiltern bear?

One of the main identifying features of the Chiltern bear, apart from the nose stitching, are the ‘spoon-shaped’ paws made of velvet or cotton, which have four claws.

Which Steiff bears are valuable?

Top 10 Most Expensive Steiff Bears

1. Louis Vuitton Bear – €1,978,000.
2. Teddy Girl Bear – €130,000.
3. Titanic Mourning Bear – €128,000.
4. Happy Teddy Bear – €120,000.
5. PB28 Rod Bear – €97,000.
6. Diamond Eyes Bear – €79,000.
7. Harlequin Bear – €71,000.
8. Blue Elliot Bear – €58,000.

What build a bears are worth money?

Playtime: Check Out the Most Expensive Teddy Bears in the World

• Steiff Dicky Teddy Bear ($53,800)
• Steiff centre-seam Teddy Bear ($54,922)
• Steiff Tedy Bear with Hot Water Bottle ($61,745)
• Steiff Happy Anniversary Teddy Bear ($68,330)
• Steiff Harlequin Teddy Bear ($74,560)
• Steiff Rod Teddy Bear ($101,880)

Where are Merrythought teddy bears made?

Shropshire
Our heritage is something we are immensely proud of, and the original factory in Ironbridge, Shropshire, remains Merrythought’s home to this day; a magical place where each teddy bear is brought to life using the finest materials and traditional craftsmanship that has been handed down the four generations of the …

How can you tell a real Steiff?

How to Identify Steiff Bears

1. Look for either cloth ear tags or tags sewn into the seam in the chest area.
2. Depending on the tag, look for printing that says such things as “Steiff original,” “Made in Germany” and “Made in US-Zone Germany.”

What is a Chiltern teddy bear?

Chiltern or Chiltern Toy Works started in Chesham in Buckinghamshire in 1908 by Joseph Eisenmann. The first teddy was produced in 1915. When Joseph died in 1919, the factory was left to Leon Rees, his son in law. One of the most popular Chiltern teddy bears was the Hugmee range of bears introduced in 1923.

Are all Steiff bears valuable?

A Steiff teddy bear of excellent condition from the same era may go for up to $500 per inch of bear, with some twenty-inch bears selling for around $10,000 at auction. Original 1904 Steiff Bear 28 PBs can sell for up to $40,000.