Barbara-Ann's Old Time Teds
 

These are our old time teds, proper old fashioned teddy bears like the ones we made back in the early 1990's when we started making bears, we hope you like them. Some of the bears are made from genuine vintage mohair that will be between 70 and 150 years old and others are made from old style German and British mohair. Please note that our bears are unsuitable for children under 14. We hope you like them and if you'd like to have one of them in your own home please call or email us, we can accept payment by major debit and credit cards over the phone as well as by PayPal for overseas customers, all prices are displayed in British Pounds if you would like to find out the approximate equivalent price in your own currency please use the link on the left.

Prices don't include shipping, which will be added at cost.

All the bears we sell from the website come with a greetings card of the bear, we can also enclose a Birthday card, Christmas card or a Valentines day card, just let us know when you are ordering.

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Aubrey, a magnificent, handsome, traditional, one of a kind, artist bear made from beautiful, English mohair
Aubrey, a magnificent, handsome, traditional, one of a kind, artist bear made from beautiful, English mohair
Aubrey, a magnificent, handsome, traditional, one of a kind, artist bear made from beautiful, English mohair

Aubrey, a magnificent, handsome, traditional, one of a kind, artist bear made from beautiful, English mohair

Aubrey stands about 22 inches (56cm) tall, 15 inches (38cm) sitting and costs £220.00 plus postage and insurance, £10.00GBP in the UK, £15.00 GBP everywhere else.

Aubrey is a big, cuddly, one of a kind, teddy bear, he's made from one of the last pieces of English mohair that we are aware of. A cream, distressed mohair with a beautiful finish, it's wonderful how the light plays on it, with highlights and shadows, the mohair has it's own natural charm. Aubrey has a vintage Eton collar fixed with an old button stud, which he says adds to the his sense of elegance and Edwardian refinement.

Aubrey has shiny, black glass eyes a. beautifully embroidered pale brown nose and cream coloured wool felt pads. Aubrey has plastic pellets in his tummy, arms and feet which makes him more pose-able and flexible, allowing him to sit comfortably and to mould to your body if you pick him up and give him a hug...he's a bear you can hug.

Aubrey will sit quietly with you, he's not a bear to shout out or make a fuss, a gentle, soulful companion to reassure and console.

If you have any questions please ask, we're happy to help.

As with all our bears we'll pop in a photo greetings card with him, if you'd like a Christmas card or another special card, for a birthday or valentines day just ask us.

You can buy Aubrey safely and securely through our Etsy shop by clicking here

Aubrey, a magnificent, handsome, traditional, one of a kind, artist bear made from beautiful, English mohair
Aubrey, a magnificent, handsome, traditional, one of a kind, artist bear made from beautiful, English mohair
Aubrey, a magnificent, handsome, traditional, one of a kind, artist bear made from beautiful, English mohair

Sullivan, a one of a kind, artist bear made from vintage mohair, a charming bear and companion
Sullivan, a one of a kind, artist bear made from vintage mohair, a charming bear and companion
Sullivan, a one of a kind, artist bear made from vintage mohair, a charming bear and companion

Sullivan, a one of a kind, artist bear made from vintage mohair, a charming bear and companion

Sullivan stands 14 inches (35cm) tall and is 10.5 inches (26cm) sitting, and costs £150.00 plus postage and insurance, £8.00GBP in the UK, £10.00 GBP everywhere else.

Sullivan is made from vintage German mohair, in dull light this is olive green but with a little sunshine it shines with a golden hue. The mohair has a fine, black floral pattern printed on it but as the pattern is large compared to the bear it has a more random and abstract appearance. Sullivan has dark brown, wool-felt pads, vintage black shoe button eyes and a black nose and mouth. Sullivan is stuffed with a mixture of polyester stuffing and plastic pellets, which gives him a more cuddly and soft feel.

We hope you like Sullivan, he has a happy and alert demeanour, a friendly little chap looking for a loving home.

Anything else? Please ask, we're happy to help.

As with all our bears we'll pop in a photo greetings card with him, if you'd like a Christmas card or another special card, for a birthday or valentines day just ask us.

You can buy Sullivan safely and securely through our Etsy shop by clicking here

Sullivan, a one of a kind, artist bear made from vintage mohair, a charming bear and companion
Sullivan, a one of a kind, artist bear made from vintage mohair, a charming bear and companion
Sullivan, a one of a kind, artist bear made from vintage mohair, a charming bear and companion

Ginseng, a distinguished, one of a kind, artist bear made from vintage mohair with a deep crimson, art deco pattern
Ginseng, a distinguished, one of a kind, artist bear made from vintage mohair with a deep crimson, art deco pattern
Ginseng, a distinguished, one of a kind, artist bear made from vintage mohair with a deep crimson, art deco pattern

Ginseng, a distinguished, one of a kind, artist bear made from a rich tan coloured, vintage mohair with a deep crimson, art deco pattern

Ginseng stands about 18 inches (46cm) tall, 12.1/2 inches (32cm) sitting and costs £195.00 plus postage and insurance, £8.00GBP in the UK, £12.00 GBP everywhere else.

Ginseng is a soulful, one of a kind, teddy bear, he's made from a piece of worn tan-coloured, vintage, German mohair with a faint , deep crimson,geometric, art deco print.. We would estimate the age of the mohair to the late 1920's or 1930's, it originated from a retired upholsterer in Germany.

Ginseng sits quietly and resolutely to share in your joys and woes, he's a dependable and trustworthy sort of chap, a bit worn and tattered around the edges but still with a hint of the debonair about him. He's a bear that seems to have enjoyed the good things in life and now just wants to settle down and cuddle.

Ginseng has shiny, black glass eyes a. beautifully embroidered black nose and dark brown wool felt pads. Ginseng has plastic pellets in his tummy, arms and feet which makes him more pose-able and flexible, allowing him to sit comfortably and not like a stuffed shirt. He's no stuffed shirt.

Anything else? Please ask, we're happy to help.

As with all our bears we'll pop in a photo greetings card with him, if you'd like a Christmas card or another special card, for a birthday or valentines day just ask us.

You can buy Ginseng safely and securely through our Etsy shop by clicking here

Ginseng, a distinguished, one of a kind, artist bear made from vintage mohair with a deep crimson, art deco pattern
Ginseng, a distinguished, one of a kind, artist bear made from vintage mohair with a deep crimson, art deco pattern
Ginseng, a distinguished, one of a kind, artist bear made from vintage mohair with a deep crimson, art deco pattern

Alexei, a cuddly, one of a kind, artist bear made from vintage mohair
Alexei, a cuddly, one of a kind, artist bear made from vintage mohair
Alexei, a cuddly, one of a kind, artist bear made from vintage mohair

Alexei, a sweet, innocent, one of a kind, artist bear made from vintage mohair

Alexei stands about 8 inches (20cm) tall, 6.5 inches (16cm) sitting and costs £85.00 plus postage and insurance, £6.00GBP in the UK, £8.00 GBP everywhere else.

Alexei is a gentle, one of a kind, teddy bear, he's made from a piece of worn, coffee coloured, vintage, mohair that originated from a retired upholsterer in Germany. Alexei has little, boot button eyes, a beautifully embroidered, black nose and cream coloured wool felt pads. He has glass beads in his tummy, arms and feet which gives him a little extra weight and makes him more pose-able and flexible. He likes to sit comfortably, wherever he is.

Alexei's a bit of a pudding, he's not fast or elegant, neither sleek nor refined, he's just a cuddly little bear. He can sit happily in your hand smiling back at you, he's a very comforting bear.

Anything else? Please ask, we're happy to help, just ask us.

As with all our bears we'll pop in a photo greetings card with him, if you'd like a Christmas card or another special card, for a birthday or valentines day just ask us.

You can buy Alexei safely and securely through our Etsy shop by clicking here

Alexei, a cuddly, one of a kind, artist bear made from vintage mohair
Alexei, a cuddly, one of a kind, artist bear made from vintage mohair
Alexei, a cuddly, one of a kind, artist bear made from vintage mohair

Old Fred one of a kind, traditional, vintage mohair artist bear
Old Fred one of a kind, traditional, vintage mohair artist bear
Old Fred one of a kind, traditional, vintage mohair artist bear

Old Fred a one of a kind, traditional artist bear made from genuine, German vintage mohair

Fred stands 15 inches/38 cm tall and is 12 inches/30 cm sitting.
Old Fred costs £150(GBP) plus postage and insurance, £8.00 GBP within the UK and £10 everywhere else.

Old Fred is made from a piece of soft brown, stubbly vintage mohair, a little worn in places but generally in very good condition considering its age, between 80 and 120 years old, he has taupe/mushroom coloured wool-felt pads, which have been lined for durability. He has shoe button eyes a charcoal coloured nose, embroidered from flecked wool and a sweet smile. Old Fred is stuffed with polyester stuffing and plastic granules to give him the saggy appearance typical of old bears.

The mohair was discovered following the retirement of a German upholsterer, there was a huge pile of it at the back of his shop, some of his family saw it as dusty, old rubbish to be quickly thrown away, but one knew somebody, who knew somebody who might like it. So for the last few years bear makers have been able to make their bears from genuinely old mohair, although, sadly there is very little left available now.

Old Fred is a sweet, cuddly guy with a gentle charm and personality. He is made from one of our older designs, dating back to 1992, like most traditional bear patterns it has a timeless quality, it could have been designed yesterday or 60 years ago. We think that the vintage mohair really suits him, he is quite a tired, soft and saggy bear, although newly made he looks like he's been around for a while, been hugged and loved and now looking for a quiet life with you. We hope you like him.

As with all our bears we'll pop in a photo greetings card with him, if you'd like a Valentine's card or another special card, for a birthday or Christmas just ask us.

You can buy Old Fred safely and securely through our Etsy shop by clicking here

Old Fred one of a kind, traditional, vintage mohair artist bear
Old Fred one of a kind, traditional, vintage mohair artist bear
Old Fred one of a kind, traditional, vintage mohair artist bear

Herschel one of a kind, traditional, mohair artist bear
Herschel one of a kind, traditional, mohair artist bear
Herschel one of a kind, traditional, mohair artist bear

Herschel one of a kind, traditional, mohair artist bear

Herschel is 7 inches/17 cm tall.
Herschel is now at Teddies Den of Grimsby, to order Herschel or check on availability please follow this link Teddies Den Website or call +44 (0) 1472 505064 to speak to Kirsty who will be very pleased to help you.

Herschel one of a kind, traditional, mohair artist bear
Herschel one of a kind, traditional, mohair artist bear
Herschel one of a kind, traditional, mohair artist bear

Frido one of a kind, traditional, mohair artist bear Frido one of a kind, traditional, mohair artist bear Frido one of a kind, traditional, mohair artist bear

Frido one of a kind, traditional, mohair artist bear

Frido is 15.5 inches/40 cm tall. Frido is available from the shop Magpie and Bear in Bath, Somerset, England, if you would like to purchase him find out more information please contact the shop, you can find their website here . We're sure Karen will be delighted to hear from you.


Fotheringay one of a kind, traditional, mohair artist bear Fotheringay one of a kind, traditional, mohair artist bear Fotheringay one of a kind, traditional, mohair artist bear

Fotheringay one of a kind, traditional, mohair artist bear

Fotheringay is 13.5 inches/34 cm tall. Fotheringay is available from the shop Magpie and Bear in Bath, Somerset, England, if you would like to purchase him find out more information please contact the shop, you can find their website here . We're sure Karen will be delighted to hear from you.

 


Bentley traditional German mohair artist bear Bentley traditional German mohair artist bear Bentley traditional German mohair artist bear

Bentley traditional German mohair artist bear

Bentley is 10.5 inches/26 cm tall. Bentley is available from the shop Magpie and Bear in Bath, Somerset, England, if you would like to purchase him find out more information please contact the shop, you can find their website here . We're sure Karen will be delighted to hear from you.





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