Pintel (1930) Claude Sold £70 19ins He has a slightly quizzical

He has a slightly quizzical expression because his button eyes are not quite level - no idea if this intentional

Deano is a beautiful teddy

and his nose stitching is original

a tiny white 1940s Farnell bear to try and show her colour more clearly

The Lefray bears of this era are such funny characters and are becoming very popular with collectors

Pintel (1930) Claude Sold £70 19ins He has a slightly quizzicalClaude a Pintel teddy bear circa 1930, with blonde mohair, clear and black glass eyes, pronounced muzzle with black stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivel head, jointed limbs with brown cloth pads, hump and inoperative growler 16in. (40. 5cm.) high (some general wear and thinning, mouth restitched, a few small bald spots and slight wear to pads) Description Date 1930 Make French Pintel Button Label Fabric Blond Mohair Size 16 ins Eyes Glass Features