Tara (1953) Label "Made in Republic of Ireland" Erris Toys Ireland Even with all his flaws

Even with all his flaws he is a wonderful old character

Basil is a 20" tall vintage 1930's Chiltern Type Mohair Teddy Bear

clear and black oily glass eyes with large iris and brown painted backs

Eyes Glass with painted backs

They had large glass eyes quite closely set

Tara (1953) Label "Made in Republic of Ireland" Erris Toys Ireland Even with all his flawsThis label is on is a Tara Toys laughing bear from 1953 He has a partial label on his foot, enough to make out 'Made in Republic of Ireland. This bear is featured in Sue Pearsons "A Collectors Guide to bears",1997 p83, also in "Teddy Bears a complete collectors guide" by Sue Pearson in 2006, p74. . Description Date 1953 Make Tara Toys Button Label Yes Fabric Mohair Size 15 ins Eyes Glass Features Laughing Bear Jointed Fully Jointed Pads Rexine