z(1910). Jasper. Harlequin bear. Showcased by Josie Rockett Hermann German

z(1910). Jasper. Harlequin bear. Showcased by Josie Rockett Hermann GermanJasper 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

Provenance-Photo of owner

Reginald is a lovely old bear measuring just 11 inches

Bears were in 14 different sizes

Also very like the Merrythought Dutch bears

Date 1920-30 Make German Fabric Mohair Size 30 ins Eyes Glass Features Open Mouth Jointed Fully Jointed Pads Original Stuffing Woodwool Clothes Khaki with Medals

blue and black glass eyes

Button Label Fabric Mohair was pink Size 21 ins Eyes Glass Features Horizontal nose stitching Jointed Fully Jointed Pads Felt pink Stuffing Horsehair and Woodwool  Clothes red bow Growl Number 48A

with pale blue mohair

He has original black vertically stitched nose

replacement boot button eyes

Paws original Stuffing Woodwool Kapok Clothes Bow Growl Not Working Number 310

back turned paws Stuffing Woodwool Clothes Original orange ribbon