z(1910). Jasper. Harlequin bear. Showcased by Josie Rockett Art Silk The button is first recorded

The button is first recorded in 1928 but earlier catalogues were difficult to decipher

Marmalade is a Merrythought teddy bear with golden mohair

fully jointed with original tiny glass eyes

Growl Not Working Number 95

Adorable Chad valley bear circa 1930

z(1910). Jasper. Harlequin bear. Showcased by Josie Rockett Art Silk The button is first recordedJasper is an extremely rare British clown or harlequin bear made between 1910 1915. I am unsure of his maker but he resembles both William J Terry and early Teddy Toys bears. Half of him is made from white mohair and the other half is black! He has a few horizontal nose stitches remaining and no paw stitching. He is entirely wood wool filled, measures 12 inches long and has a non working squeaker in his tummy. He has been given replacement antique