Bear needs home

A wonderful Teddy bear is to be sold at Lawrences of Crewkerne in April.

Made by Chilton Toys in the 1930's, he comes complete with hooded jacket and muffler to keep him warm.
 
Known as the " winter skater ", this model was made by the firm for a number of years. However this version is 27 inches high.
 
Lawrences Auctioneer Simon Jones said, " It is very unusual to have a bear of this size, and in such good condition. I suspect he may have been made for a shop display or made for an exhibition. "
 
The bear will be sold in April next year in the Militaria and Collectors sale, in a large section of antique dolls and bears.