Tara (1953) Label "Made in Republic of Ireland" 30ins

Tara (1953) Label "Made in Republic of Ireland" 30insThis label is on is a Tara Toys laughing bear from 1953 He has a partial label on his foot, enough to make out 'Made in Republic of Ireland. This bear is featured in Sue Pearsons "A Collectors Guide to bears",1997 p83, also in "Teddy Bears a complete collectors guide" by Sue Pearson in 2006, p74. . Description Date 1953 Make Tara Toys Button Label Yes Fabric Mohair Size 15 ins Eyes Glass Features Laughing Bear Jointed Fully Jointed Pads Rexine

Date 1950 Make Chad Valley Button Label Fabric Mohair Golden Size 15

Teddy Tilt is a good solid 1930s bear

large ears

A British Manufacturing Co Ltd Omega Bush Baby 1930s

The teddy was her childhood toy and Mildred’s Grandson Russell told me that he remembers seeing the bear in his Grandmother’s house his entire life

Geoffrey is an aloof old bear in good condition who wears a waistcoat

51 cm top to toe

) high (three pads replaced

He is in well loved vintage condition  His label is under his arm

He is fully 5 ways jointed and with brown old cloth replaced covered paws

His mohair loss is significant

Pershore is a very early stick bear indeed