Lot 253:
Vintage Two-Tone Teddy Bear in the Style of Rushton or Knickerbocker
Description
A mid-century two-tone teddy bear, circa 1950s or 1960s, in the style of Rushton Star Creations, Knickerbocker Toy Co., or Fable Toy Company. The bear is constructed with synthetic brown plush fur on the head, arms, and legs, and a contrasting cream-colored plush torso and back. It features a molded rubber face insert that is hand-painted with red lips, a black nose featuring pink heart-shaped accents, and black whisker spots. The bear has a red satin ribbon tied around the neck. One eye is an intact plastic googly-style eye with a movable pupil, while the other shows the plastic base. There are no visible manufacturer labels or marks on the body.
Height: Approximately 12-16 inches.
Condition report:
The item is in fair vintage condition with signs of age and play wear. The synthetic plush fur exhibits matting and surface soiling, which is more pronounced on the cream-colored sections. The molded rubber face shows minor paint loss and surface grime, with some loose stitching observed where the face insert meets the plush head. There is significant damage to the proper left eye, which is missing its clear plastic dome and pupil, leaving only the white plastic base visible. The proper right eye remains intact. No manufacturer tags or original packaging are present.
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