Set of three Red, White and Blue vintage Farnell “Campbell” Bears : Attributed to original British Teddy Bear producer J. K. Farnell. Manufactured 1914-1920 these are also known as Soldier Bears as many were taken to war – given by wives and girlfriends they often feature upturned noses in order to “peer” out of a soldier’s pocket. Fully jointed 3.5” mohair bears with glass eyes, pipe cleaner ears, numbered 386, 387 and 388 with miniature brown leather suitcase. Part of a lot of 398 miniature bears sold by Sotheby's in May 1999 to Leanda Harwood who made 81 red, white and blue sets and added the suitcase, numbered booklets and tags. Originally owned by twins David and Guy Campbell (b. 18th January 1910), bought by their grandmother in Devon where her trophy-adorned house inspired characterful play with these bears.
Sold for £1,350