z(1910). Jasper. Harlequin bear. Showcased by Josie Rockett 8ins She is woodwool stuffed and

She is woodwool stuffed and has replaced pads with the original felt underneath

a very good quality bear of his day--possibly not played with due to his large size

All original beautiful ugliness

‘’Old Pierre’  a 1930s teddy bear

also in "Teddy Bears a complete collectors guide" by Sue Pearson in 2006

z(1910). Jasper. Harlequin bear. Showcased by Josie Rockett 8ins She is woodwool stuffed andJasper is an extremely rare British clown or harlequin bear made between 1910 1915. I am unsure of his maker but he resembles both William J Terry and early Teddy Toys bears. Half of him is made from white mohair and the other half is black! He has a few horizontal nose stitches remaining and no paw stitching. He is entirely wood wool filled, measures 12 inches long and has a non working squeaker in his tummy. He has been given replacement antique