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lynns858 (488 ) View Listings
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Old bear at estate sale
May 17, 2012 10:23 PM

This old bear is being sold at a local estate sale.  I fell in love with him for whatever reason, but I'm worried that he might be priced a bit high. As you can see, he has some condition issues (though I think he has so much character!) I was wondering if anyone can tell me something about him?  Even though I love him, I don't want to pay above-market for him. I'm thinking of making an offer, but I don't know what would be fair, since I have no clue about manufacturer or era. Thanks so much!

 

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Old bear at estate sale

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lynns858 (488 ) View Listings
lynns858
Old bear at estate sale
May 17, 2012 10:23 PM

This old bear is being sold at a local estate sale.  I fell in love with him for whatever reason, but I'm worried that he might be priced a bit high. As you can see, he has some condition issues (though I think he has so much character!) I was wondering if anyone can tell me something about him?  Even though I love him, I don't want to pay above-market for him. I'm thinking of making an offer, but I don't know what would be fair, since I have no clue about manufacturer or era. Thanks so much!

 

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Jun 3, 2012 03:13 PM
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frodo49343 (864 ) View Listings
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Re: Old bear at estate sale
May 18, 2012 07:29 AM

I can't find a match in my bear books, although he shares some characteristics with some bears. I'll take a guess and say he is German, 1930s, out of the Sonneberg area. A number of bear makers operated out of there. Possibly he had reddish glass eyes. It's hard to put a value on him since I'm unsure, but if I was looking at him for me, I'd speculate he might be a $600 bear. But I wouldn't pay that necessarily. Since you love him, make a decent offer on him because if you pass him up, you'll probably always regret it. I'm sorry I can't be a lot of help on him.

 

 


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lynns858 (488 ) View Listings
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Re: Old bear at estate sale
May 18, 2012 03:38 PM

Hi Frodo, Thanks so much for taking the time to try to match the bear in your books and for the great info.  Your assessment made me feel a lot more confident making an offer, so I called up today and my offer was accepted!  I'm very excited that I'll be picking him up tomorrow and bringing him home with me :-x

You are so generous to share your knowledge with everyone here! Not too long ago I purchased an old mohair dog puppet that I've been meaning to post a photo of here and would love to get your opinion on if you don't mind.

 

I may send some photos of my new bear to Ken Yenke out of curiosity, and if I do I will be sure to share the info with you. Since this is my third older bear, I guess that I now qualify as an old bear collector!  Thanks again!
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frodo49343
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Re: Old bear at estate sale
May 18, 2012 09:27 PM

You're welcome, and yes, you are now an antique bear collector!

 

I would love to see the puppet.

 

Oh, and congratulations on your new addition to your collection.

 

 


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Re: Old bear at estate sale
Jun 3, 2012 03:13 PM

 Have anyone here any knowlage of Ino Schaller, German made paper mache' Bear. Seem to be having a hard time finding any information. Find lots of Christmas and other holiday items.

 Hope someone has some ideas.
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