pablojani 10 Posted March 3, 2013 An elderly lady has asked me to sell an old doll and teddy bear for her. I have no idea of their value. She thinks they are valuable (naturally). How can I get advice as to their value?[ATTACH=CONFIG]4563[/ATTACH] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilythepink 10 Posted March 3, 2013 (edited) If you send a PM to "geewhiz" I am sure she'll guide you here! Good luck. The doll is a slightly bigger version of the one I was given as a gift in about 1958. I still have it but it isn't in such good condition. Edited March 3, 2013 by lilythepink Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geewhizz 20 Posted March 3, 2013 (edited) The teddy is late 1950's. It has vinyl pads. The older teddies normally have leather or felt pads. You will probably find if you squeeze the head it is straw stuffed The rest of the body will be stuffed with a soft stuffing like kapok(Not sure of spelling) The older teddy bears are normally stuffed with straw top to toe The doll looks like hard plastic.It could be a pedigree.Look for makers marks on back or back of neck Some dealers will put a far higher value on the teddy than I would and some fool will buy it My tops is R350-R450 The doll in nice condition.R500-R600 Also look at the Rosebud dolls as they tend to have the close set eyes and pursed lips Edited March 3, 2013 by geewhizz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pablojani 10 Posted March 24, 2013 The teddy is late 1950's. It has vinyl pads. The older teddies normally have leather or felt pads. You will probably find if you squeeze the head it is straw stuffed The rest of the body will be stuffed with a soft stuffing like kapok(Not sure of spelling) The older teddy bears are normally stuffed with straw top to toe The doll looks like hard plastic.It could be a pedigree.Look for makers marks on back or back of neck Some dealers will put a far higher value on the teddy than I would and some fool will buy it My tops is R350-R450 The doll in nice condition.R500-R600 Also look at the Rosebud dolls as they tend to have the close set eyes and pursed lips [ATTACH=CONFIG]4564[/ATTACH] Thank you for this. I will pass it on to the owner of the doll and teddy and see if she wants me to list them on BidorBuy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
