Pintel (1930) Claude Sold £70 19ins Showcased by Sue Howard

Showcased by Sue Howard

He has a slightly quizzical expression because his button eyes are not quite level - no idea if this intentional

The Lefray bears of this era are such funny characters and are becoming very popular with collectors

He has lost most of his paw stitching but has held on to his nose

on the other hand is saggier and baggier than his brother with a bashed in nose

Pintel (1930) Claude Sold £70 19ins Showcased by Sue HowardClaude a Pintel teddy bear circa 1930, with blonde mohair, clear and black glass eyes, pronounced muzzle with black stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivel head, jointed limbs with brown cloth pads, hump and inoperative growler 16in. (40. 5cm.) high (some general wear and thinning, mouth restitched, a few small bald spots and slight wear to pads) Description Date 1930 Make French Pintel Button Label Fabric Blond Mohair Size 16 ins Eyes Glass Features