The Old Bear Company

Mary's Bear Provenance

We originally sold this beautiful Steiff bear on behalf of the family of his first owner several years ago and he is now offered for re-homing. Ted was purchased by Richard Samuel Perry (the Mayor of Oswestry 1915-1917) for his daughter Mary who was born in 1905. The Parrys have been Mayors of Oswestry since 1802. There are copy photographs of the family and a later photograph of Mary and her family. The letter of provenance explains about Mary and the photos are totally charming. Mary's bear is in lovely, original condition with a good covering of dark golden mohair and he retains his FF button. There is some wear to one foot pad and he has a non-working growler in his tum. Please enquire for more details on this wonderful old boy who measures just over 12" tall Additional pics SOLD

Note: US Dollar prices are approximate. The purchase price will depend on the exchange rate at the time of the transaction.

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