Pintel (1930) Claude Sold £70 19ins Deano is a beautiful teddy

Deano is a beautiful teddy

white mohair-plush muzzle and an unusual mauve tipping

a tiny white 1940s Farnell bear to try and show her colour more clearly

Showcased by Sue Howard

The Lefray bears of this era are such funny characters and are becoming very popular with collectors

Pintel (1930) Claude Sold £70 19ins Deano is a beautiful teddyClaude a Pintel teddy bear circa 1930, with blonde mohair, clear and black glass eyes, pronounced muzzle with black stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivel head, jointed limbs with brown cloth pads, hump and inoperative growler 16in. (40. 5cm.) high (some general wear and thinning, mouth restitched, a few small bald spots and slight wear to pads) Description Date 1930 Make French Pintel Button Label Fabric Blond Mohair Size 16 ins Eyes Glass Features