Vintage Teddy Bear

Vintage teddy bears have a long and uniquely American story. They were first created in 1902 when a newspaper published a cartoon in which then-president Teddy Roosevelt saved a bear’s life. A husband and wife merchant couples began making teddy bears under the newly formed company Ideal Novelty and Toy Co.

Teddy bears have been steadily popular for over a century. They are unique in the collectible world because both old and new teddy bears are collectible. One of the most coveted teddy bears in the world is the Steiff teddy bear. New and vintage teddy bears alike can be valuable if made in limited qualities by the right manufacturer.


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FABULOUS STEIFF CENTRE SEAM BEAR WITH BUTTON c1906


FABULOUS STEIFF CENTRE SEAM BEAR WITH BUTTON c1906

Buy It Now: $9,163.60
Time Left: 4d 22h 19m
Old Antique German Teddy Bear 40 cm Growler 20's


Old Antique German Teddy Bear 40 cm Growler 20's

Buy It Now: $4,549.30
Time Left: 19d 10h 12m
Exquisite "Uncle Remus" Teddy--20"--"Pudding"--1906


Exquisite "Uncle Remus" Teddy--20"--"Pudding"--1906

Buy It Now: $4,500.00
Time Left: 2d 1h 29m
Fechter Old Antique Austria Bear 27.6" Mohair Vintage


Fechter Old Antique Austria Bear 27.6" Mohair Vintage

Buy It Now: $3,150.00
Time Left: 15d 7h 51m
ANTIQUE TEDDY BEAR~CUDDLY 19" Straw Stuffed w Growler


ANTIQUE TEDDY BEAR~CUDDLY 19" Straw Stuffed w Growler

Buy It Now: $2,250.00
Time Left: 24d 5h 37m
Fechter Old Bear Antique Vintage 20.5" Mohair Rare


Fechter Old Bear Antique Vintage 20.5" Mohair Rare

Buy It Now: $2,086.00
Time Left: 10d 6h 51m
Old Antique 1920s Germany Humpback Bear 70cm


Old Antique 1920s Germany Humpback Bear 70cm

Buy It Now: $1,956.50
Time Left: 15d 5h 16m
Pair of Fabulous Old Dressed Steiff Bears - 1920's IDs


Pair of Fabulous Old Dressed Steiff Bears - 1920's IDs

Buy It Now: $1,925.13
Time Left: 24d 21h 34m
"Bingles" a rare Antique BING with Button in ear c1908


"Bingles" a rare Antique BING with Button in ear c1908

Buy It Now: $1,840.42
Time Left: 5d 22h 55m
Fechter Austria Vintage Grey Mohair Bear Growler 19"


Fechter Austria Vintage Grey Mohair Bear Growler 19"

Buy It Now: $1,750.00
Time Left: 16d 7h 7m
Fechter Vintage Antique 1947 RARE Pink SILK Plush Bear


Fechter Vintage Antique 1947 RARE Pink SILK Plush Bear

Buy It Now: $1,575.00
Time Left: 13d 16h 4m
ANTIQUE VINTAGE GERMAN TEDDY BEAR - SCHUCO YES NO BEAR


ANTIQUE VINTAGE GERMAN TEDDY BEAR - SCHUCO YES NO BEAR

Buy It Now: $1,440.00
Time Left: 2d 4h 7m
Fechter Old Bear Antique Austria Vintage 17.7" Mohair


Fechter Old Bear Antique Austria Vintage 17.7" Mohair

Buy It Now: $1,330.00
Time Left: 10d 7h 11m
Fechter Old Bear Authentic Austria Vintage 15.7" Mohair


Fechter Old Bear Authentic Austria Vintage 15.7" Mohair

Buy It Now: $1,330.00
Time Left: 10d 7h 51m
Fechter Old Bear Authentic Austria Vintage 16.9" Mohair


Fechter Old Bear Authentic Austria Vintage 16.9" Mohair

Buy It Now: $1,330.00
Time Left: 10d 8h 19m
Fechter Austria Vintage Bear Rare White Mohair 17 Inch


Fechter Austria Vintage Bear Rare White Mohair 17 Inch

Buy It Now: $1,330.00
Time Left: 16d 5h 51m
Fechter Austria Vintage Bear Rare Blonde Mohair 16"


Fechter Austria Vintage Bear Rare Blonde Mohair 16"

Buy It Now: $1,330.00
Time Left: 16d 6h 2m
Fechter Austria Bear Rare Grey Mohair Vintage 15"


Fechter Austria Bear Rare Grey Mohair Vintage 15"

Buy It Now: $1,330.00
Time Left: 16d 7h 50m
RARE HUGE ANTIQUE MOHAIR TEDDY BEAR EARLY BING ? STEIFF


RARE HUGE ANTIQUE MOHAIR TEDDY BEAR EARLY BING ? STEIFF

Buy It Now: $1,250.00
Time Left: 29d 10h 34m
Fechter Antique 1940's Center Seam Mohair Bear Rare


Fechter Antique 1940's Center Seam Mohair Bear Rare

Buy It Now: $1,244.60
Time Left: 13d 16h 4m
1920's-30's 18 in Swiss ? Gold - tipped Mohair Bear


1920's-30's 18 in Swiss ?  Gold - tipped Mohair  Bear

Buy It Now: $1,200.00
Time Left: 16d 2h 8m
STEIFF LARGE DARK BROWN TEDDY BEAR 1908


STEIFF LARGE DARK BROWN TEDDY BEAR 1908

Price: $1,185.88 (4 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 1h 38m
Antique 1920s - 30s Ratz Vienne Austria Mohair Bear


Antique 1920s - 30s Ratz Vienne Austria Mohair Bear

Buy It Now: $1,116.50
Time Left: 21d 6h 19m
German Teddy Bear w Violin & Case - HUGE SAVINGS!!


German Teddy Bear w Violin & Case - HUGE SAVINGS!!

Buy It Now: $1,100.00
Time Left: 18d 1h 28m

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In recent times, teddy bears made of luxury fabric such as mink and alpaca have been collected by toy enthusiasts. Although these are beautiful, no doll collection is complete without several different vintage teddy bears. A teddy bear from the early twentieth century can be worth thousands of dollars, but many beautiful and collectible bears can be found for affordable prices.