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Near Edinburgh, Scotland
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Blue Mar 21, 2013

This is an old Teddy and what remains of his coat I think is green Mohair? He has a Music Box in the chest which is 9cms high by 9cms wide and 8cms deep. There is some sound from it when pushed. Can any one help me identify the old chap?

Barnetby Bears
England
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Jenbee Mar 21, 2013

It looks a lot like this musical Jopi teddy, i am not sure on age though.

What a lovely bear bear_original

Dangerbears
Wisconsin
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dangerbears Mar 21, 2013

Oh, wow, Jenbee--you found his twin! bear_original

Fun mohair colors were popular in the 1920s and 1930s, I hear.

Becky

Barnetby Bears
England
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Jenbee Mar 21, 2013

Hehe yes i was surprised how similar the pictures were, i did see another slightly different looking one that was 1930's although it looked like it had been restored. So my guess would be that this one is definitely pre- war but i don't know for sure. It is a nice green mohair with velvet paw pads, i bet he was very handsome in his day bear_original

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Near Edinburgh, Scotland
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Blue Apr 3, 2013

Thank you for all your comments bear_grin I was amazed at how big the music box in the chest is and even more amazed when I got some sounds out of it too bear_laugh I must haste away now and look into Jopi teddies, wish me luck, Blue

Near Edinburgh, Scotland
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Blue Apr 3, 2013

I have just acquired this cute Merrythought parrot. Does anyone know if he is vintage? bear_ermm Thanks, Blue

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