Teddy Bear
Chiltern teddy bears
British Teddy Bears always have a certain type of profession and are loved by children and collected by hundreds of teddy bear enthusiasts around the the world. There seems to be a special ingredient to adhere to a British born Teddy Bear. Perhaps it's the Teddy Bears 'finished' it looks that way appealing, a look that many collectors love.
There are many famous British teddy bear makers since the birth of Teddy's, and one of the makers is the beautiful Chiltern Company.
Way back in 1908, Joseph Eisenmann opened the Chiltern Toy Works at Chesham in Buckinghamshire. The factory began producing dolls, but in 1915 Chiltern their first Teddy Bear, he was known as "Master Teddy. Master Teddy was certainly a most distinguished looking teddy bear. He came in five sizes. He was dressed Teddy bear, his clothes made of cotton, with only parts of it whatsoever is made of mohair. He wore a pink and white striped shirt with a white collar him. He wore a red jacket and blue pants. Master Teddy had a very rounded head, and unlike many other teddy bears of his time, he had a very flat nose, but what made him so different his googly eyes. He had a big black nose and mouth, but he also had a red tongue. He had only felt soles on his feet. For his time he was a surprisingly different Teddy Bear.
Joseph Eisenmann died in 1919 and left his toy factory to his son-in-law, Leon Rees. Rees factory moved to new premises in Waterside, Chesham, but one year later, He was also a partnership with Harry Stone and formed the company, HG Stone & Co. Limited. a second factory was opened in Tottenham, London in 1921.
During the year 1923, the famous Hugmee Chiltern Teddy Bears were born. Chiltern Toys The name was registered in 1924.
At the beginning of World War 2 production stopped at Chiltern's Chesham factory. Then, soft toys Chiltern's production moved to Amersham in Buckinghamshire.
In 1967 Chiltern was taken over by another large British hug company and teddy bear makers, the wonderful Chad Valley Company. For a time the Teddy Bears made out on the label Chad Valley / Chiltern (such as the beautiful and popular Honey Pot Bear).
Chiltern Teddy Bears have always been and remains very popular with collectors around the world. Chiltern Teddy indeed, always to the highest quality so this means that many old Chiltern Teddy to survive these days and they can often be found in very good condition.
The Hugmee Teddy Bears came in many designs and patterns that meant, they built a vibrant and exciting collection of Teddy Bears.
Chiltern is also a selection of the activity Teddy Bears, including a popular Bear rider. This Teddy Bear was created in artificial silk plush in the year 1930. There was also a very popular "Bear-on-a-Trike." This Teddy Bear was made by Chiltern around 1958/1959 and designed by one of the chief architects Chiltern's, Pam Howells. This Teddy bear was attached to his trike through a few stabbing, so it is rather surprising that he once nearly fell off!
Chiltern also produced their "Tinga Ling 'Bears from around 1953. Tinga Ling Teddy Bear Teddy is probably the most popular made by Chiltern after the Second World War. Tinga Ling Teddy Bear made a tinkling sound when it was moved. He had shaved feet, comparable to those previously designed by Steiff their famous Teddy Babies range. Tinga Ling Teddy Bear is definitely the most different in appearance to their former and famous Hugmee Range.
Since 1960 many Chiltern Teddy Bears had poured black noses. These noses were supposedly based on the nose of a dog, instead of a nose of a bear. Whether you like this design or not, these noses Teddy Bears were and are still very popular.
We could end this article by saying that whether you have a Chiltern teddy bear in your collection of old teddy bears or not, they certainly are most worthy of the collection, creating a wonderful array of teddy bears with a wonderful and very complete history.
About the Author
Gino Bear loves anything Italian, especially fast italian cars. Gino heads an Old Teddy Bear site which is full of adorable old teddy bears and their friends, and some amazing Old Toys including Tinplate Toys from long ago.
Please visit his website at www.ginosbears.co.uk
Is a Teddy Bear Hamster same as a black bear?
My friend was curious about these kinds of hamsters and she wants to know is a teddy bear hamster same as a black bear hamster? Thank you for your time to answer my question. Thanks for the great answers!
Both are Syrian hamsters, bigger than dwarf hamsters. They're just different colors. A Teddy Bear hamster http://www.freewebs.com/loisjean1934/-% 20The% 20Folder/49TeddyBearHamster.jpg a black bear hamster: http://www.petoftheday.com/archive/2007/February/02.jpg Hope I helped!
Teddy Bear
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Hildegard Gunzel Wax Porcelain Artist Doll Nora with her Teddy Bear MIB $4,900.00 |
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#2959 Disney World Doll & Teddy Bear Winter Princess Evergreen Barbie Redhead $949.99 |
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STEIFF / LLADRO AUTUMN TEDDY BEAR LIMITED EDITION 40073 $882.22 |
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Steiff Margarete Steiff Teddy Bear EAN 038655 26" Mohair $825.00 |
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ASHFORD – TEDDY BEAR from Russ Berrie (LE003?) $749.00 |
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Steiff Teddy Bear Nutcracker EAN 037269 11" Mohair $575.00 |
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STEIFF BEAR ON WHEELS BLACK STEIFF TEDDY BEAR WITH BUTTON OLD $467.06 |
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RARE FRANKLIN MINT COCA COLA LIMITED EDITION TEDDY BEAR $499.95 |
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FRANKLIN MINT JOHN WAYNE THEDUKE MOHAIR TEDDY BEAR DOLL $495.00 |
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FRANKLIN MINT JOHN WAYNE CIVIL WAR MOHAIR TEDDY BEAR $495.00 |
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Julia Rueger Artist Porcelain Doll Kellie & Katie Girl With Teddy Bear 16″ 1990 $499.95 |
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Steiff Teddy Bear Replica 1921, Caramel Tipped EAN 403033 18″ Mohair $490.00 |
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the most lovely & impressive lrg red TEDDY DOLL *red* mohair c1900 CHARACTER $425.00 |
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R.John Wright Mint In Box Perfect Clifford Berryman Roosevelt Teddy Bear $445.00 |
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R John Wright Teddy Bear MIB c1998 $450.00 |
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R John Wright Teddy Bear MIB c1998 Collectors Club $450.00 |
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Steiff Dolly Teddy Bear EAN 038990 20" Mohair $455.00 |
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Steiff Joseph Classic Teddy Bear EAN 037238 12" Mohair $450.00 |
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RARE FRANKLIN MINT WINSTON TEDDY BEAR GROOM PLUSH DOLL $395.00 |
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NRFB MIB MATTEL MY CHILD RED HAIR GREEN EYES CHRISTMAS RED SLEEPER & TEDDY BEAR $399.99 |
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Steiff Teddy Bear Replica, 1961 EAN 408366 17" Mohair $405.00 |
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Teddy Bear Bathing Beauty Doll Turtle Girl by Hertwig Germany Victorian Rare $395.00 |
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Margarete Scrapbook Teddy Bear EAN 420009 14" Alpaca $399.00 |
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Steiff Theo Teddy Bear EAN 036453 18" Mohair $385.00 |
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ANTIQUE BEAR VERY OLD c1930 CHILTERN TEDDY BEAR LARGE! $300.99 |
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Steiff Petsy mohair Teddy bear 1928 EAN 407383 17" Mohair $365.00 |
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Classic 1920 Teddy Bear – Blond EAN 000690 20" Mohair $365.00 |
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1907 Mohair Teddy Bear Black EAN 420825 16" Mohair $355.00 |
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Steiff Classic Teddy Bear – Burgundy EAN 038754 13" Alpaca $345.00 |
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Steiff Teddy Bear Replica 1925 Light Green EAN 408755 14″ Mohair $335.00 |
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Steiff Mohair Teddy Bear 1908 – Black EAN 408564 14" Mohair $335.00 |
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Steiff Alpaca Classic Teddy Bear Dark Green EAN 038365 13" Alpaca $335.00 |
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NIB FRANKLIN MINT DOLL TEDDY BEAR BRIDE GROOM WINSTON 18″ + COA $299.99 |
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NIB FRANKLIN MINT TEDDY BEAR VICTORIAN BRIDE 18″ $299.99 |
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Mohair Teddy Bear 1908 EAN 408007 13" Mohair $315.00 |
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FRANKLIN MINT JACKIE KENNEDY MOHAIR TEDDY BEAR DOLL $275.00 |
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Annette Funicello Original Teddy Bear – Mousekebear #1364 $300.00 |
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ANTIQUE BEAR VERY LARGE HUGE TEDDY BEAR !!!! $233.53 |
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the most lovely &unusal VICTORIAN TEDDY DOLL white &gold mohair m.condition $275.00 |
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Steiff Christmas Teddy Bear 2009 EAN 036149 12" Mohair $298.00 |
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Mill Creek Creations Rosalie Frischmann Artist Mohair Teddy Bear Disneyland Expo $295.00 |
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Steiff Teddy Bear 1953 Black EAN 408519 14" Mohair $295.00 |
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Teddy Scares series one Redmond Gore. Extremely rare plush bear. $279.00 |
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Steiff Mohair Teddy Bear 1908 EAN 408557 14" Mohair $285.00 |
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ANTIQUE GERMAN TEDDY BEAR VERY VERY LARGE! STRAW FILLED GROWLS!!! $207.58 |
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Steiff Matthias – The Nostalgia Teddy Bear EAN 036460 16" Mohair $278.00 |
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Gregg Ortiz OOAK signed Teddy Bear Girl necklace in resin $275.00 |
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Steiff Matou Teddy bear Eskimo with Polar Bear EAN 036019 10″ Alpaca $275.00 |
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Steiff Teddy Bear with Rackerplan EAN 038167 12" $275.00 |
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Steiff Lenard Teddy Bear EAN 035401 15″ In Stock Fast Shipping $274.99 |
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Mohair Teddy Bear, Brass EAN 000560 17" Mohair $270.00 |
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Steiff Mohair Teddy bear 1908, Yellow EAN 406751 14" Mohair $265.00 |
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Steiff Classic Teddy Bear Signature EAN 037245 12" Cotton $265.00 |
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Steiff Leopold Teddy Bear EAN 036958 15″ Mohair $265.00 |
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Steiff Signature Teddy Bear, Blue EAN 038570 12" $265.00 |
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Jewel Princess Barbie Brunette 1996 LED Teddy Bear Convention & Box Signed RARE $249.00 |
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1994 EVERGREEN PRINCESS BARBIE REDHEAD Teddy Bear CONVENTION DOLL $249.99 |
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Jewel Princess Barbie 1996 Brunette Teddy Bear Convention Doll & Signed $249.99 |
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Steiff Classic Teddy bear Margarete EAN 037191 12" Cotton $260.00 |
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Steiff Jona Teddy Bear EAN 036224 14" Mohair $260.00 |
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Bagi Teddy Bear EAN 420559 13" $250.00 |
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Steiff Pepe Teddy Bear EAN 036880 15″ Mohair $250.00 |
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Steiff Grace Teddy Bear EAN 035265 12.5″ In Stock Fast Shipping $247.00 |
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Steiff Teddy Bear Christmas Caroler EAN 036071 11" Mohair $245.00 |
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Steiff Teddy Bear with Roloplan EAN 653452 12" Mohair $245.00 |
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Steiff Shelly Teddy Bear EAN 035784 11″ Mohair $240.00 |
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FANTASTIC VINTAGE TEDDY BEAR 1960s HUNCHBACK BEAR w. LOUD GROWLER 16.9´ TALL $200.00 |
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ANTIQUE TEDDY BEAR DEANS ENGLISH VERY LARGE WITH LABEL CHRISTMAS SACK $166.06 |
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STEIFF 1995 COMPASS ROSE TEDDY BEAR/SPECIAL US EDITION!REDUCED!! $225.00 |
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Steiff Teddy Bear Santa Claus EAN 036163 9" Mohair $225.00 |
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Steiff Musical Christmas Teddy Bear, Cream EAN 036699 12" Mohair $220.00 |
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Steiff Christmas Teddy Bear 2010 EAN 036378 12" Mohair $220.00 |
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Steiff Holly Teddy Bear EAN 035357 11.5″ In Stock Fast Shipping $219.99 |
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Classic 1920 Teddy Bear – Dark Brown EAN 000812 14" Mohair $218.00 |
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Mohair Teddy Bear Caramel EAN 000553 35cm Mohair $215.00 |
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Steiff Millie Teddy Bear EAN 035722 12″ Mohair $215.00 |
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Steiff “Romance” Teddy Bear, LE 2,006 pcs worldwide $200.00 |
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1985 Mattel CANADA My Child TEDDY BEAR Brown Fur SO SOFT with DOLL LIKE FACE! $199.67 |
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ANTIQUE STEIFF TEDDY BEAR WITH BUTTON FLAG US ZONE c1940 $160.87 |
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ANTIQUE GERMAN BEAR ON WHEELS 1940 TEDDY BEAR ON WHEELS LARGE $150.50 |
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Ashton-Drake Theodora Teddy Bear – LTD NRFB Winner of 1999 Golden Teddy Award $199.00 |
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WONDERFUL ANTIQUE LARGE 22 INCH GOLDEN BLOND GERMAN/ENGLISH TEDDY BEAR $185.00 |
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Classic Teddy Bear Panda EAN 039690 14" Mohair $205.00 |
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Moritz Teddy Bear – Dark Blond EAN 027543 13" Mohair $205.00 |
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Ashton-Drake Elvis Presley “Don’t Be Cruel” Doll, FREE Musical Teddy Bear Plush $200.98 |
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Linda Rick “Catherine” Victorian-Style Child Doll With Dressed Teddy Bear $200.98 |
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Classic 1909 Teddy Bear Brass EAN 000508 14" Mohair $200.00 |
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Classic Teddy Bear – White EAN 039676 14" Mohair $200.00 |
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TEDDY SCARES SERIES 1 ABNORMAL CYRUS 12″ PLUSH RARE HALLOWEEN DOLL $199.99 |
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Elite Porcelain Artist Doll Abby with Teddy Bear by Penelope Carr NEW in Box $199.99 |
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Teddy bear with Rocking Horse EAN 037337 2″X4″ Mohair $199.00 |
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Steiff Christmas Teddy Bear 2009 EAN 036002 10" Alpaca $198.00 |
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Steiff Romy Teddy Bear EAN 035071 10″ In Stock Fast Shipping $197.99 |
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ANTIQUE BEAR 1940 GERMAN TEDDY BEAR PLUS STEIFF LION WITH BUTTON AND BANNER $134.93 |
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1984 Mattel MY CHILD Pet TEDDY BEAR Doll So Cute! & Hard to find! $195.00 |
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Classic 1905 Teddy Bear EAN 004858 12" Mohair $195.00 |
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Classic 1927 Teddy Bear EAN 027994 12" Mohair $195.00 |
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American Girl Samantha’s Mohair Teddy Bear NEW Ret PC $189.95 |
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Porcelain Faced Raggedy Ann Doll with Matching Teddy Bear $175.00 |
