My mom has this teddy and would like to know its value. She keeps it in like-new condition and nothing is broken on it. Thanks for your knowledge. —Judy Smith, Olmsted Falls, Ohio
Judy, your mom has a bear on all fours made by Gund around 1930-1940. Near mint, it is valued around $500.
My husband bought a lion and tiger at an auction a few years ago. They are each about 2 feet long and in perfect condition. He paid a total of $25 for the pair, and we enjoy them on our living room sofa. Can you tell me more about them and their value? —Pat Bonham, Bay Village, Ohio
I enjoy reading Teddy Bear Review, especially your column. Would you tell me more about the teddy bear I recently acquired, which has a green badge on its chest that reads “BERG”? —Jim Van Lieu, Hamilton, Ohio
Jim, your 17-inch teddy hails from Austria. BERG is one of the premium makers from there, especially in the 1950s and ’60s. Your bear resembles Steiff, and the company’s quality was quite good. Your teddy, in great condition, is valued in the $300 range today.
This bear belonged to an 87-year-old. It is 16 inches long and we date it from 1909 to 1921. Could you shed some light on who might have made the bear and its value today? The eyes are black shoe buttons if that helps you. —Lois and Bob Kathan, Onalaska, Wis.
First, let me tell you how invaluable TBR magazine and your books are for my reference. I have two bears that look very similar, but I know they are different makers. Can you help identify them for me? —Lynn Capizzo, Harrison Township, Mich.
My mom has this teddy and would like to know its value. She keeps it in like-new condition and nothing is broken on it. Thanks for your knowledge. —Judy Smith, Olmsted Falls, Ohio
My husband bought a lion and tiger at an auction a few years ago. They are each about 2 feet long and in perfect condition. He paid a total of $25 for the pair, and we enjoy them on our living room sofa. Can you tell me more about them and their value? —Pat Bonham, Bay Village, Ohio
I enjoy reading Teddy Bear Review, especially your column. Would you tell me more about the teddy bear I recently acquired, which has a green badge on its chest that reads “BERG”? —Jim Van Lieu, Hamilton, Ohio
This bear belonged to an 87-year-old. It is 16 inches long and we date it from 1909 to 1921. Could you shed some light on who might have made the bear and its value today? The eyes are black shoe buttons if that helps you. —Lois and Bob Kathan, Onalaska, Wis.
First, let me tell you how invaluable TBR magazine and your books are for my reference. I have two bears that look very similar, but I know they are different makers. Can you help identify them for me? —Lynn Capizzo, Harrison Township, Mich.