Collecting Vintage Bears

If you're new to support the vintage collection, you might want to think about what particular those that are more attractive. A shelf full of ancient and modern, miniature and standard size vintage porridge port as a bit 'to mish, and a small collection of similar size and for the same period will be from one another compliment. It can withstand old are drawn to the brands of your childhood teddy bear in a nostalgic and exclusivity. Perhaps theDecay of Steiff appeals to you, or the cunning of Care Bears. The key is to collect what you love. If you decide later that you want to branch out (probably!), You can always start another collection!

ADVICE FOR COLLECTORS

1. Condition

substantial damage to compromise the value of your teddy bear, and may have your joy with him. It 's very best, Teddy pay more for damage-free, as one who has, of course, verybeen through the wars! Of course, the vintage show some signs of age. A popular Teddy nose may have a bald head, skin infected thousands of kisses, good night! If your teddy bear's old clothes, may have a little 'faded or yellowed. Keep it clean the clothes of a very old bear - can hurt a lot more than good. stiffness, worn surfaces and the lack of eyes may be set by an expert, even if it is worth remembering that seriousThe collectors are looking for teddy bears with features. If your old teddy bear is naked and a touch on the bare, it's time to get him an outfit and give it new life!

2. Authenticity

We all know that the famous Steiff button and the dream of stumbling across the perfect teddy bear with one of these in my ear! Many manufacturers of Teddy got into the habit of scoring with a button or a label somewhere withthe body, and this may be a good indicator of authenticity. However, you should keep in mind that many parents these appendages as the risks to little hands and mouth, or just found it uninteresting. Often these small indicators has long since been removed, even if it is worth testing - a depression in the ear, a piece of a sewing labels - these tell-tale signs are the key. The serious collector should invest in a book that Teddy learn what othersto search the Internet, for example, face and body in shape, color or material of the eyes and nose, etc. If you have any doubts, just ask! There are fake antique teddy bears on the market, and the motto "NO GUARANTEE" stop here, as elsewhere. If the documents have the seller or photographs as proof of authenticity, you should happen to him at the store. If you come in the future for your teddy bear out is so appreciated and collectorsIt will help you get a better price. E 'is also useful for insurance.

3. Scarcity

Often follows that the lower the number, which produced the highest rated vintage.

4. Age

usually follows, as the old teddy bear, which is trying to get a better deal, allowing them to collectors and the higher the price is Ted! Antique teddy bears produced before the First World War are generally the most valuable. However, there areExceptions to the rule. Louis Vuitton has limited number of bears in 2000 to get as much as £ 130,000 when they went under the hammer.

5. Size

Often follows that the larger the higher Teddy, its value.

6. Expression

It is usually the case that the bear is the happiest, the most sought will be. Other factors should be considered, however. Süßenguth Peter Teddy with open mouth andGrowl - happy! Bear, but all parents have been put out children because they bring their fear. This has led to the line that sold out quickly, so we're back to the question of rarity. Despite their fierce expressions, these bears are very popular now because of their exclusivity.

7. Accessories

Antique teddy bears, which are intact with their duties and, when worn, with their original costumes are in demand more. If they are completewith original accessories such as jewelry or hats - even the box the better, for the teddy bear collector is about.