Some of my Oldest and Wealthiest Teddy Bear Friends

If you would like to adopt some of my wealthiest friends and relatives, I offer my suggestions.

You should pay attention to the family tree of the teddies you wish to adopt by focusing on adopting from particular branches such as Elderly (antique), Artist, Dwarf (miniature), Regional, Royalty (limited-edition), and Actor (themed) teddies.

If you like to adopt Elderly (antique) teddies, you should pay attention to several features to be sure your teddy is not an impostor:

• Birth Certificate (label) – a very reliable way to identify your teddy.
• Shape of the Nose – elderly (antique) teddies have long noses.
• Hair – elderly (antique) teddies have mohair covering them.
• Paw Pads - elderly (antique) teddies have felt or velvet paw pads.
• Hump on the Back – very elderly (antique) teddies have a hump on their backs, between their shoulders.
• Eyes - elderly (antique) teddies have boot button or glass eyes.
• Body Seam – usually, elderly (antique) teddies have a hand-stitched seam on their tummy or their back.
• Limbs - elderly (antique) teddies have long thin arms, big feet, and wide hips.
• Internal features - elderly (antique) teddies have wood wool (wood shavings) stuffing and joints made of wood (wood or metal.

The net worth of some of my wealthy friends is a matter of public record. Here are just a few who have agreed to be listed here:

Bing 23" jointed bear with glass eyes, ca. 1917 - $1,200

Steiff 15" jointed bear with blank button in ear, ca. 1905-06 - $1,200

Farnell 11" mohair bear, ca. 1912 - $1,100

Steiff white bear, good condition, ca. 1920s - $650

Steiff "Rough Rider" commemorative bear, 1996 - $100