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Antique Teddy Bears

Has anyone ever watched Antique Roadshow? I was watching one day and saw a lady showing off some really raggedy teddy bears. I thought this poor lady had lost her mind; these teddy bears were old and kind of dirty looking... I kind of felt sorry for her. Obviously, I know very little about teddy bears and their history. I had no idea that antique teddy bears from the Steiff Company could be worth a small fortune. I am still in shock by how much those ratty looking bears are worth. I don’t remember the total worth but it was pretty high. These bears in excellent condition might pay for a car and the most bedraggled one could fill up your car at least once.

Most antique teddy bears aren’t worth much except for sentimental value. A little scruffy teddy bear with small tears and patches holds so many memories that are priceless. Just looking at the old teddy bear can bring tears to a mother’s eyes. Teddy bears were meant to be played with and not to be put on a shelf in the original box so that it will be perfect. Teddy bears are meant to be cuddled and played with in and out of the house. They can even get a bath in the washing machine when necessary.

If you do have a very old teddy bear, not a Steiff, and don’t want it any more, you can always sell it at an antique store. Many antique stores take items on consignment. If the teddy bear is in the original box and is at least fifty or more years old, you might get a nice price for it. Some antique dealers will take items on consignment. That way you can set your own price and not sell the teddy bear for less than you want.

If selling the antique teddy bear doesn’t appeal to you, you can always display the teddy bear in a prominent place in your home. If your house is decorated in the country style an antique teddy bear will fit right in your décor. Another idea is to give the teddy bear to the first grandchild. Even if he is too young to play with the teddy bear, it will add a huge touch of cuteness to the room.

Some antique teddy bears are made of real fur. Because so many people today do not approve of animal fur being made into toys or anything else, you might have some resistance to an antique animal fur teddy bear. If no one minds animal fur, then you might be able to sell it or give it away if you don’t want it any more.

Just because you could hit the lottery if you find a Steiff teddy bear doesn’t mean that you will. As the years go by, these lovely bears are becoming rarer. Your only chance would be an estate sale where no one has any sentimental connection to the bear and no idea what a Steiff teddy bear is worth. Actually, antique teddy bears are special just because they were at one time a child’s toy. Whether they are worth a lot of money or not, teddy bears are still great toys.

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Travelodge survey reveals 35 per cent of British adults still take a teddy to . - Daily Mail

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Travelodge survey reveals 35 per cent of British adults still take a teddy to .
Daily Mail
But it would seem it is not just youngsters who appreciate the soothing benefits of the teddy bear - it still occupies a special place in the hearts of many grown-ups too. Research has revealed that 35 per cent of adults in Britain have admitted they .

Belarussian sentenced over teddy bear protest
KIEV (Reuters) - A Belarussian court has sentenced a man to 10 days in detention for staging a "toy protest" mimicking recent rallies using teddy bears to challenge Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in neighbouring Russia, a local human rights group said on Wednesday. Opposition activist Pavel Vinogradov, who police say staged the February 10 protest, was found guilty of breaking regulations on ...

Teddy Bears Accompany 35 Percent Of British Adults To Bed, Survey Says (POLL) - Huffington Post

Teddy Bears Accompany 35 Percent Of British Adults To Bed, Survey Says (POLL)
Huffington Post
Ten percent of women polled said they treated their teddy bear as a good friend, while 25 percent of males said they bring their teddy bears on business trips, according to the report. Respondents said they snuggled with the toys for comfort and a .

Teddy bear photo sessions to benefit Loving Hugs - Bellevue Reporter

Teddy bear photo sessions to benefit Loving Hugs
Bellevue Reporter
Holli Dunn Photography will be holding teddy bear photo sessions as a fundraiser for Loving Hugs, a nonprofit charitable organization that sends donated stuffed animals called "hugs" to children in orphanages, refugee camps and medical facilities .

Teddy: The President and the Bear - Huffington Post (blog)

Teddy: The President and the Bear
Huffington Post (blog)
Two years ago, I got an invitation to a holiday charity event called Teddy Bears for Kids to be hosted at the birthplace of Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th president of the United States of America. I was intrigued, and quickly turned to Google to find .

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Amerks to hold 'Teddy Bear Toss' on Feb. 22 - Irondequoit Post

Amerks to hold 'Teddy Bear Toss' on Feb. 22
Irondequoit Post
By Matt Alpert The Rochester Americans hockey team will hold a "Teddy Bear Toss" during its game against the Hershey Bears at 7:05 pm Wednesday, Feb. 22, at Blue Cross Arena. Fans are encouraged to bring new teddy bears or purchase a $1 teddy bear at .
Amerks Hold Teddy Bear TossWROC-TV
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Lauren Bush Lauren: Teddy: The President and the Bear
This President's Day weekend, I would like to remember President 'Teddy' Roosevelt, and pay homage to his many legacies -- the teddy bear being one of them...

Amerks Fans Invited to Take Part in a "Teddy Bear Toss"
(Rochester, NY). The Rochester Americans will hold a "Teddy Bear Toss" when the Amerks host the longtime rival Hershey Bears at 7:05 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22 at The Blue Cross Arena...

Amerks to hold 'Teddy Bear Toss' on Feb. 22 - Brighton-Pittsford Post

Amerks to hold 'Teddy Bear Toss' on Feb. 22
Brighton-Pittsford Post
By Matt Alpert The Rochester Americans hockey team will hold a "Teddy Bear Toss" during its game against the Hershey Bears at 7:05 pm Wednesday, Feb. 22, at Blue Cross Arena. Fans are encouraged to bring new teddy bears or purchase a $1 teddy bear at .

As black bear numbers increase, so do hunts - msnbc.com

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As black bear numbers increase, so do hunts
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A mother black bear and her cub are seen along Indian Grave Gap Trail near Townsend, Tenn. By msnbc.com staff Decades after President Theodore Roosevelt triggered a Teddy bear craze, the black bear nearly went extinct. In Tennessee, there were several .

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Amerks to hold 'Teddy Bear Toss' on Feb. 22
The Rochester Americans hockey team will hold a "Teddy Bear Toss" during its game against the Hershey Bears at 7:05 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, at Blue Cross Arena...

Hoover mom starts teddy bear project for tornado victims
Angela Hager, a Clay native, has distributed more than 50 teddy bears through Operation Hug Me Tight..

Huge teddy bear collection for sale, proceeds to charity
Sherry Crooks collected stuffed teddy bears - lots and lots of teddy bears. So many, her dream was to open something of a teddy bear museum after she retired from teaching...

Belarussian sentenced over teddy bear protest - Jerusalem Post

Belarussian sentenced over teddy bear protest
Jerusalem Post
By REUTERS 02/22/2012 16:38 KIEV - A Belarussian court has sentenced a man to 10 days in detention for staging a "toy protest" mimicking recent rallies using teddy bears to challenge Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in neighboring Russia, a local human .

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