Vintage 1930s /40s possibly schuco piccolo bear jointed arms and legs very cute!
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This miniature teddy bear is possibly by the German company Schuco. Some age related wear. They are very cute and highly collectible.
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Size: 11 cm tall 6 cm wide.
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The German company Schuco began making teddy bears in the 1920s, and they continued to do so until the company was dissolved in the late 1970s. Schuco bears were known for their clever designs and mechanical movements.
Early Schuco bears
Piccolo bears: Introduced in 1924, these were small bears made of mohair plush.
Yes/No bears: Introduced around 1921, these bears could bob their heads up and down for "yes" and side to side for "no".
Compact bears: Introduced in 1927, these bears were designed to fit in a lady's handbag and contained a mirror, powder, puff, and lipstick.
Later Schuco bears
Tricky bears: Introduced in the 1950s, these fully jointed bears had a tail-to-head mechanism.
Talisman bears: Reintroduced in 1957, these were miniature bears available in two sizes.
Schuco teddy bear design features
Some Schuco bears had jointed arms and legs, and flat feet.
Some Schuco bears had glass eyes, while others had button eyes.
Some Schuco bears had wood wool stuffing.
Some Schuco bears had a small tail that operated an internal mechanism.
The teddy bear originated in the early 20th century when toymakers in the United States and Germany created stuffed bears inspired by President Theodore Roosevelt.
