A deans white mohair mother polar bear sitting on her hind legs, having orange glass eyes, stitched mouth and cloth nose, holding her polar bear cub, with deans rag book label to the bottom of mother bear and label to neck of cub. Dean s rag book company,limited free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity. A rare dean s rag book pluto orange velvet body, black velvet ears, printed features and wire armature 12in. Ltd the first 100 years by neil miller if you are interested in the history of this spinoff rag book, toys, and teddy bear company. Additionally, deans rag book company limited published numerous walt disney titles, including the characters of mickey mouse, pluto, donald duck, dumbo, bambi, and. Britains oldest teddy bear manufacturer dean s rag book company opened in 1903 in london and have been in continuous operation since making cloth toys and dolls. Lot 434 an old deans rag book co ltd figure of mickey. Hakes pluto english doll by deans rag book company. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. It is speculated that the deans rag book dolls might have been part of horsmans babyland line. From our origins in london in 1903, deans have always been at the forefront of toy design and manufacture and were the first british company to produce teddy bears as early as 1915 as documented and probably even earlier from 1906.
If you have an identical or similar to this auction item, please call or contact us to discuss. I believe the wonderful outsized mickey to be made by britains dean s rag book company a toy company i have written about several times in the past. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Front shows girl holding a baby, rear cover shows a baby drinking out of a bottle. Deans bears a brief history of britains oldest teddy bear. Among those posts you can check out pluto and flip and froggy.
Instead it began its life as deans rag book company, founded by henry dean in 1903, to make brightly colored rag books for children. The company also published noddy titles and television tiein books for the camberwick green series. Make offer seldom seen rare vtg popeye dean s rag book co 9 tall doll. From here they bloomed, being the first company licensed to produce mickey mouse, pluto and donald duck. Apr 2, 2016 lot 434 an old deans rag book co ltd figure of mickey. The dean s rag book company limited the first 100 years 19032003 191 pages. See todays deans bears for sale, best offer and auction. Originally set up to make rag books, dean s soon diversified into rag sheets and soft toys, including teddy bears. However, their expertise in working with cloth, printing and patterns also led them to branch out into other enterprises such as making soft toys and cutout books. New listing deans rag book company adrian mohair bear limited edition 29 of. The first mickey mouse soft toy was designed and released by deans in 1930.
Deans bears a brief history of britains oldest teddy. Some wear and fading and a few spots here and there. Super rare vintage 1930s deans rag book pluto 0 results. Extremely rare vintage 1930s deans rag book velveteen pluto. I shared some of my small scale mickey jazzers below.
A1 toys, symbol of two dogs with a book, deans rag book co. Then in 1915 a gap in the market due to the war, madeway for deans to produce mohair soft toys and in 1922, they crafted their first premier bear. In 1917, moulded faced dolls were produced for the first time and over the next 20 years, the deans rag book company ltd. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. These early 1930s dolls came in a variety of stylessizes. On the back of this single marketing sample, the deans rag book company ltd. This is a 6 tall mickey mouse doll wfeltvelveteencovered body, wire inserts for posing and metal eyes. Buy dean s teddy bears and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. The company used the childsplay toystrademark till 1965, when childsplay ltd. Simplicity disney mickey mouse, minnie mouse, and pluto stuffed animal pattern no. Dean s rag book company yesno mohair bear wendall by barbara sixby.
The deans family had founded their book publishing business in 1711. Vintage mohair deans rag book co childsplay scottish terrier toy dog c1957. Deans rag book collection welcome to the brand new deans rag book co ltd. Get the best deals on deans teddy bears when you shop the largest online selection at. Rare antique 1910s marked made in england deans rag book company. This is a standard security test that we use to prevent spammers from sending automated requests. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Original condi 1930s deans rag book old teddy bear w label english antique. Inspired and delightful creations, some with more than a touch of whimsy. Allover moderate scattered aging plus additional traces of wear including. Make offer cardigan bear collectable rare limited edition dean s rag book company ltd new.
The dean s rag book company was founded in 1903 by henry samuel dean to launch his brightly colored, printed rag books for children who wear their food and eat their clothes. Mickey has both pants buttons on front and is missing two. During the next decade, they also produced donald duck, pluto and other character dolls. Original whiskers present and mickey has five finger felt hands.
In the second photo i wanted to show his wonderful label on the bottom side deans rag company always does a nice job with that and you get to see his paw pads and the nice leather collar he wears this way. Not dated but believed to be from the first quarter of the 20th century. Ltd in the 1930s, the character having debuted in walt disneys 1928 animated short film steamboat willie. Full color illustrations of various animals throughout.
Deans rag book mickey and minnie mouse mickey mouse doll, vintage. Deans rag book co teddy bears shop for the widest range of deans rag book. The deans rag book company limited the first 100 years. Deans rag book collection first british teddy bear. A dean s rag book pluto with pringed face and paws, long black ears, black velvet nose and tail, with green collar 10in. The first rag book was produced in 1902 and was so successful that the dean s ragbook company was formed on the back of this in 1903.
Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Rare deans rag book company limited edition 1930s replca. Items in the worthopedia are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. This mickey mouse toy was made by the deans rag book co.
An essential book for collectors of dean s teddy bears, dolls, toys, mickey mouse, golllies and rag books with a history of the company and details on production of the numerous products made since 1902. View realised deans rag book auction prices from 186 auction lots. Vintage deans peacocks condoms in original domed box. Vintage dean s peacocks are almost always found in tins rather than boxes because the boxes just didnt survive the years. Very rare and niceexample of mickey mouses dog pluto made by deans rag book co. Dean s rag book company was founded in august 1903 by henry samuel dean. Pluto, a lesser disney character, was a bargain and now mine. Produced to commemorate the birth of the first polar bear at london zoo in 1949. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade.
Deans rag book co from 1905 trains were a popular theme. Official deans rag book company shop at world of deans bears. However although it was registered on august 5th 1903 as a company, henry samuel dean had been using the 2 dogs l. Rags to riches history of the deans rag books, dolls. A little deans history after changes and collaborations, deans rag book co was born in 1903, exchanging paper for printed cotton childrens books. Dean s rag book company limited edition 1930s replica of the dean s bearson of nigel number 376 of 2000 mint with all tags. Mickey mouse we forget how mickey looked younger the older he got.
Deans rag book company, limited edition hudson 100% mohair collectible bear. Minnie mouse mickey mouse and friends vintage lamps vintage disney inventions 1930s lighting antiques accessories. A classic childrens rag book with illustrated nursery rhymes. A 1930s deans rag book mickey mouse velvet doll, marked to neck, reg no 73063, with repairs and wear, a 1930s deans rag book donald duck, bears stitched label to foot and a fisher price painted wood pop up kritters collapsible pluto ears missing 3. Character merchandise began to appear dismal desmond in 1926, mickey mouse in 1930 and were followed by pluto, goofy, lucky oswald, popeye and others. In later years another company merger and new management have given us the deans we now know.