z(1950) Minibrix Label Mini. Polly's Vintage Bears Dean's Blue Bear

z(1950) Minibrix Label Mini. Polly's Vintage Bears Dean's Blue BearMinibrix was a construction toy company made in Petersfield, Hampshire from 1935 to 1976. The interlocking bricks look similar to Lego, but were first made 14 years before Legos plastic version appeared. Although other toy bricks have been credited with inspiring the makers of Lego, it is possible that Minibrix too played a role in the creation of one of the 20th centurys most popular toys. Despite making economies in production after the war, sales

A good solid Australian Joy Toys bear

straw/woodwool filled

Teddy is a large and heavy bear measuring 22" tall

Despite the fact she has been loved

Date 1920 Make  American Button   Label Fabric Mohair golden Size 22 ins Eyes Glass Features Stitched Felt Pads Jointed Fully Jointed Pads Felt Stuffing Woodwool Clothes

clear and black glass eyes with pink backs

a little faded and discoloured)

a black stitched nose and mouth and black stitched claws

’Alfons’ an interesting 1920s  Steiff teddy bear with provenance with golden mohair

Clive is an extraordinary bear

Chad valley introduced Kapok (Aerolite) into the body of bears very early

Date 1969 Make Chad Valley / Chiltern Button Label Fabric Synthetic Size 18 ins Eyes Plastic Features Brown Jointed Pads Stuffing Clothes Growl Number 22