What is valued in teddy bears?

The value of teddy bears is determined by a number of criteria. When compiling a collection, it is important to know what to look for when buying each new exhibit.

1. Age and fame of the manufacturer.
The older Teddy the bear and the more famous the company (the author) that released him, the higher he is valued. The category of the most expensive toys are those that were made closer to the start of production of such teddy bears. For example, a teddy bear of 1905 (Teddy Girl) was sold at Christie's for £ 110,000.

2. History.
The value of the toy increases by several times if it is associated with some unusual story. For example, she could be in possession of one of the famous people. And it is not necessary that he was a collector.

3. The level of preservation.
The absence of any part, stuck together fur or “non-working” paws can significantly reduce the cost of the toy. For example, manager Paul Greenwood and his collection, which he collected 15 years. The most expensive copy is a “Harlequin” bear in very good condition with a starting price of 80,000 pounds sterling.

4. The number of copies and their originality.
Authors with a known name create bears in a single copy. That is what makes them desirable for collectors. If we talk about manufacturing companies that are engaged in mass production, they often produce limited editions. For example, by its 100th anniversary, Steiff has made a small batch of bears at a price of 70,000-80,000 dollars for one copy. These were Teddy bears with gold noses and sapphire eyes.

5. Originality.
Teddy mastery deserves high praise. They can create an almost indistinguishable copy of the bears in retro or cake style. But they will cost many times cheaper than their originals. Only Teddy Bear Experts will be able to investigate the pack, check for the presence of the brand name, etc. Author bears should have a passport with a detailed description of all the data on this toy.

Collect correctly.