Objects of Desire
MY HOLY GRAIL
PETER
from Dollmasters
1-800-966-3655
OS--143
$675
I cannot explain my fascination with Peter. As the story goes, when the company Gebruder Sussenguth produced Peter in 1924, the design of the face, with rolling eyes and tongue, frightened children and so not many were sold.Production was stopped. Apparently the old production pieces have been found and are being assembled by a modern company.
There is something I really like about Peter, probably the sort of wild look that he has, although I can see how some children would find him very creepy. But I prefer bears that have a very bearlike look anyway, so that may explain my love for this highly misunderstood old fellow.
Steiff
(yeah...wishful thinking)
Current editions:
1
Classic Teddy
bear mohair
light blond
EAN 004353
jointed
with growler
mohair
woven fur
surface washable
35 cm
2
Classic Teddy
bear mohair
reddish blond
EAN 004490
jointed
with growler
mohair
woven fur
surface washable
35 cm
3
1907 Rose
EAN000270
mohair,
growler
35cm
4
1920 Light Blond
EAN000683
mohair,
growler
42cm
5
1920 Light Brown
EAN000751,
mohair,
growler
42cm
6
1913 Dolly
EAN006401
mohair
22cm
OR
7
Grand Cru Millesime 1998
EAN660009
rouge bordeaux
8
Baby Alfonzo
EAN 653773
(blanc button)
9
Tomato Bear
EAN660153
10
Cheese Bear Gouda
EAN659959
11
CLUB
Harlequin 1925 red/blue
EAN420214
12
1920
Blond
EAN029585
16cm, mohair
13
Classic Teddy
bear caramel
EAN004612
jointed
with growler
mohair woven fur
surface washable
42 cm
OR
14
Classic Teddy
bear blond
EAN004636
jointed
with growler
mohair woven fur
surface washable
42 cm
OR
15
Classic Teddy
bear reddish brown
EAN028717
jointed
mohair woven fur
surface washable
35 cm
OR
16
Classic Teddy
bear
light beige
EAN028731
jointed
mohair woven fur
surface washable
35 cm
17
Teddy bear "Spring"
EAN028175
mohair
18 cm
OR
OR
18
Classic Teddy
bear blond
EAN 028748
jointed
mohair woven fur
surface washable
35 cm
19
Classic Teddy
bear brass
EAN028755
jointed
mohair woven fur
surface washable
35 cm
20
Classic Teddy
bear gold blond
EAN028762
jointed
mohair woven fur
surface washable
35 cm
OR
21
18
cm,EAN 028014 |
18
cm,EAN028021 |
18
cm,EAN 028038 |
18
cm,EAN028007 |
OR
Discontinued Steiff:
22
Little Dolly Bears
came in red, purple, green and yellow.
Would love to find any of them. They are the absolute cutest!!
inquire:
search ebay here
23
Dolly Bears
I like any color...
inquire:
search ebay here
Also wanted in Steiff:
Teddy Babies
None of these specifically--I just LOVE Teddy Babies. Open or closed mouths--doesn't matter.
search ebay here
Original Teddies
Original Teddies from the 80's are great. They are very distinctive, however, with their heart-shaped faces. Shown here is one of the largest sizes and one of the smallest. Any color is great, but I have one the same color as the small brown one shown.
The absolute tiniest size has bendable arms and legs and no heart-shape muzzle.
search ebay here
Merrythought:
Museum Magnet Bear and Book
from Dollsville Dolls and Bearsville Bears
"Antique" Teddies:
I am always looking for interesting teddies in the "antique" department that are under $200.
I like English Teds very much, especially Chad Valleys and Chilterns.
I am also fond of old German or Austrian bears that are not Steiff. Old Hermanns a plus.
I would really like to find a nice French teddy like a Fadap.
Pre-Owned /Discontinued Modern Teddies:
In general:
I like just about any unknown and known maker jointed teddies and will gladly take them off your hands.
Dakin
1)More, more, more, as many as I can gather, of Dakin Theodores.
See all the sizes and colors here:
2) Just about any jointed Dakin teddies from the 80's.
Avanti
1982 Teddy
Gund
Gunderbears---
I have a 12" size but I would like other sizes he came in.
Corduroy
and the Book of the same name. One of my favorite childhood books!!
New Teddies:
Wee Bears by Ganz from Funcollections.com or ganzweebears.com
Christmas Collection, set of 6
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Generic Likes/Dislikes:
Likes:
jointed teddies always welcome and preferred
mermaid teddy bears
teddy bear postcards,posters, cards
really big jointed teddy bears (over 3 feet)
teddy bears that can do other things--go in the bath, be a purse or backpack,
teddies that come in travel case, purse, backpack, tin, etc...
"pack-ins"--teddies included with a set of something like bubble bath, candy, etc...
old 50's carnival-type teddy bears in those wacky colors
Dislikes:
electronic, dancing, singing maniac teddy bears
teddy bears with stupid cartoony eyes
teddy bears with whole faces or heads made of rubber, vinyl or some other sculpted material
teddy bears with faces that look more like schnauzers (too fuzzy on the muzzle) or pekingeses (pug faces)
This is an example of a schnauzer-face teddy bear.
UGH.
Books:
Edward Bear Esq, Michele Brown
Teddy Tales, Terry & Doris Michaud
Teddy Bear Stories for Grown-Ups, Catherine Taylor(?)
The Teddy Bear Craft Book, Carolyn Vosburg Hall
The Teddy Bear Story, Joshua Keyes
The Teddy Bear Lover's Companion, Ted Menten
PENNY'S PAGE Valentine Teds Special Friends Traditional Teds
MY MOHAIR TEDS The Other Chief's Page Christmas Teds PANDAS
Blue Teds Purple Teds Green Teds Red Teds Yellow Teds
Pink Teds Other Colors Multi Teds
White Teds Brown Teds Black Teds
Teds for Sale
