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Deans Bears

Deans Teddy Bears

Deans Rag Book Company was founded in 1903 by Henry Samuel Dean, as an off - shoot from Dean & Son Publishing Firm, which specialised in children's books. Here, Henry launched his bright, colour printed, rag/cloth books for children, including in 1908, "Knockout" a printed cloth, cut out teddy bear and rag book. By 1915, he had diversed into producing soft toys and bears. During the 1920's and 30's Deans Rag Book Company Limited, was at the forefront of British Bear manufacturing and production.The company grew in strength and popularity, becoming Deans Childplay Toys Ltd in 1965. In 1972 a merger/buy out with Gwentoys, meant changing names again, to Deans/Gwentoy Group. In 1983 to celebrate Deans 80th anniversary, a commemorative bear was produced. But, by 1990 a name change occurred again, with change of ownership, from a management buy out, they now become, The Deans Company. In 1991 production began using the traditional old patterns of yesteryear, aimed directly at the collectors market. Each piece was produced with a cloth label, showing the Deans Rag Book trademark. This identification is still sewn onto the paw of each piece produced today. 1993 saw Deans celebrate a great triumph - their 100th anniversary, and still going strong! A special anniversary catalogue was produced to commemorate this. 1994 showed the launch of the long awaited Deans Collectors Club.

As is well known, Deans is the longest running British bear manufacturer. They produce some wonderful Limited Edition pieces using the talents of such designers as Chloe Wilson and Barbara Anne Cunningham. They have also ventured into collectable miniatures "Apple Pips" (4" - 5") and the even smaller "Diddly Pip" (3.5"), all named after the many varieties of apple

Deans Cotton Club Bears
New for 2010, Deans highly collectable Cotton Club Bears, are made entirely from high quality woven cotton in low Limited Editions
Deans Apple and Diddly Pip bears
From Apple to Diddly - these "Pips" are from Deans popular miniature range, named after British apples use for cider making.

    
Deans Teddy Bears
Inspirational, traditonal and characterful, mohair teddies by Deans and guest artists including Chloe Wilson and Barbara Ann Cunningham
    

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Merrythought PU10QDJ Queens Diamond Jubilee Commemorative Teddy Bear

Merrythought PU10QDJ Queens Diamond Jubilee Commemorative Teddy Bear

£115.00  [$178.25]

Merrythought PU10QDJ Limited Edition, Queens Diamond Jubilee Commemorative Teddy Bear in Presentation Box. This wonderful, fully jointed, Limited ...find out more

 

Hermann Original 17502 The Queens Diamond Jubilee

Hermann Original 17502 The Queens Diamond Jubilee

£138.00  [$213.90]

This beautiful teddy bear has been made to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee in 2012. She is ...find out more

 

Hermann Original 92733 Pug Sitting Dog

Hermann Original 92733 Pug Sitting Dog

£18.99  [$29.43]

Hermann Original 92733 25cm Tall, Sitting Pug Dog. This fabulous looking, soft toy dog, by Hermann Original, is ...find out more

 

Steiff EAN 035739 Monty Teddy Aubergine tipped w/growler

Steiff EAN 035739 Monty Teddy Aubergine tipped w/growler

£155.00  [$240.25]

Monty Steiff Teddy bear, Teddy Monty is different - in each and every way. He“s a colour never ...find out more

 

Steiff EAN 035951 June Teddy light beige w/dress

Steiff EAN 035951 June Teddy light beige w/dress

£130.00  [$201.50]

June Steiff Teddy bear, Who doesn“t like to play by the sea? June is ready to take her ...find out more

 

Steiff EAN 664205 British Collectors Bear 2012 UK EXCLUSIVE

Steiff EAN 664205 British Collectors Bear 2012 UK EXCLUSIVE

£150.00  [$232.50]

Steiffs British Collector Bear for 2012 has been born out of pure inspiration from the original Steiff Teddy ...find out more

 

Charlie Bears Grant

Charlie Bears Grant

£51.00  [$79.05]

Charlie Bears 20" (51cm) Pt 1 2011 huggable Grant. Grant is made from a very soft, long pile ...find out more

 

Gund 320556 Gulliver Beige bear

Gund 320556 Gulliver Beige bear

£12.99  [$20.13]

Gund 320556 27.5cm Tall, Sitting "Gulliver" Beige Teddy Bear. This enchanting and whimsical teddy bear has that lovely ...find out more

 

Charlie Bears Caitlin

Charlie Bears Caitlin

£34.00  [$52.70]

Charlie Bears 12" (30cm) Pt1 2011 bunny bear Caitlin. Caitlin is made from a very soft, dense, deep ...find out more

 

Gund 320556 Gulliver Dark Brown bear

Gund 320556 Gulliver Dark Brown bear

£12.99  [$20.13]

Gund 320556 27.5cm Tall, Sitting "Gulliver" Dark Brown Teddy Bear. This enchanting and whimsical teddy bear has that ...find out more

 

Charlie Bears Cobweb Bunny

Charlie Bears Cobweb Bunny

£35.00  [$54.25]

Charlie Bears 15" (38cm) plush bunny teddy Cobweb. Cobweb is made from a very soft, dense pile, textured ...find out more

 

Rainbow EL95206 Large Elmer Soft Toy

Rainbow EL95206 Large Elmer Soft Toy

£24.99  [$38.73]

Rainbow Designs EL95206 Elmer 30cm soft toy elephant. Elmer the patchwork elephant is the main character from the ...find out more

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