His face, hands and feet are a rubbery material which is still in great condition, has hardened a little. A deans rag book monkey, with rubber face, hands and feet, and a. Deans rag book collection first british teddy bear company. Dec 20, 2020 this charming little antique dean s rag book cat still retains her original blue printed makers label which dates her to being made around 1936. Brian rare deans a1 cloth baby doll, glass eyes, button identification. May 17, 2018 these tru to life rag dolls included children those in victoriannational costumes were popular and animal toys like monkeys and dogs. However although it was registered on august 5th 1903 as a company, henry samuel dean. Dean s made many types of toys from rag books, for which they were initially famous, to beautifully crafted. Check out our deans rag book selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. A dean s rag book mickey mouse with black velvet body, cream face with printed features, boot button eyes, white felt hands, yellow felt shoes with leather soles, red velvet shorts and original card swing tag, 1930s 8in. The plastic featured facehands etc are all complete and the imitation soft fur is still in nice condition.
These tru to life rag dolls included children those in victoriannational costumes were popular and animal toys like monkeys and dogs. Vintage deans childplay, chimpanzee monkey by deans rag book co ltd. Walt was not happy with the companys rendition of mickey. Dean s rag book pets cotton cloth book vintage baby safe book emeliashouseoflinens. A deans rag book limited edition golden dawn teddy bear, 33cm, together with a le jouet j. Values for dean s rag book walt disney mickey mouse, 1930s, reg.
Rags to riches history of the deans rag books, dolls. This is a vg copy, 10 color nursery rhymes printed on an all cloth book. Additional informationsome light wear but overall good condition. Deans rag book co 2002 harry collectors club membership bear limited edition with pin. This is a deans childsplay monkey from around the 1960s. Deans gwentoy group monkey chimp reg no pa180 vintage 16 tall. Vintage 1930s deans rag book pluto vintage toys for.
The company used the childsplay toystrademark till 1965, when childsplay ltd. Dean s rag books quite indestructible, entirely british manfacture. Paris teddy bear, with green bow, 35cm, a herman limited edition golden bear, no. Although the book covers both cloth books and dolls, the first 118 pages are devoted exclusively to the cloth books, and many sections further on cover them, as well. Around his neck is his trademark, dismal desmond, made in england, dean s rag book co. Many dean s dolls have hand painted eyes and have floppy cloth bodies that made them especially popular for very young children. The dean s rag book co 1903 ltd manufacturer place of origin. Dean s rag book co gooseberry miniature ltd edition. Add to favorites antique deans rag book mohair push along dog horse on wheels black and white trolley dog collectable stuffed teddy pottsvintagetraders. Favorite add to howard, dean s rag book membership club bear 1998, vintage with badge. Save deans rag book doll to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. See more ideas about childrens picture books, books, childrens books. Rien poortvliet classic david gnome extremely rare hard to find statue from the collection famous artist rien poortvliet master work classic gnomes from the forest, villages and friends 2053 christian item nr 36017 box measures x 10 x 8.
His legs are still poseable but due to the age of these figures we wouldnt recommend posing them anymore as the material is quite fragile and so its best to just proudly display him. Dean s gwentoy group monkey chimp reg no pa180 vintage 16 tall made in britain. Animal abc, dean s rag books 16 dean s rag books on. The factory in rye in sussex stayed the main production plant and was extended in 1961. A vg true cloth book of muslin,front and back cover light green with color pictoral illus,spine is sewn and is tight.
This auction lot is for a vintage deans childplay monkeychimp from deans rag book company the toy is still in nice condition despite its age. The bibliographic information is thorough, with detailed listings for each book, and photos of almost every dean s rag book published. Deans rag book collection first british teddy bear. Price guide for an old deans rag book co ltd figure of mickey. Dean s rag book rag book january 1, 1903 by hassall author, john hassall illustrator see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Deans rag book company 1903 brighton toy and model museum. A collection of assorted vintage stuffed toys teddy bear animals to include deans rag book 1930s bunny, monkey in bellhop attire, farnells alpha toys lamb etc. This character dalmatian was one of the most successful toys of the 1920s. Thuglife monkeys dean schneider instagram story youtube.
Dismal desmond is in unfaded excellent condition, with his original ribbon and red felt tongue. A lovely very collectable 1930s deans rag book mickey mouse. Approximately 10 inches high comes complete with box. London made this mickey mouse toy was made by the deans rag book co. Instead it began its life as deans rag book company, founded by henry dean in 1903, to make brightly colored rag books for children. Offering this sweet scarce 1920s dean s rag book dismal desmond velveteen character dog. Deans bears for sale in uk 77 secondhand deans bears. Rags to riches history of the deans rag books, dolls and bears. Vintage monkey chimpanzee hand glove puppet dean s rag book co. Vintage gwentoy the dean s teddy bear great britain jointed rattle clean 9 inch. They were among the first companies to print books for children whose purpose was more for fun than education. Deans rag book bear 1996 limited edition mohair bear disraeli.
Rags to riches history of the deans rag books, dolls and. From our origins in london in 1903, dean s have always been at the forefront of toy design and manufacturers and were the first british company to produce teddy bears as early as 1915 as documented and probably even earlier from 1906. A little deans history after changes and collaborations, deans rag book co was born in 1903, exchanging paper for printed cotton childrens books. A deans rag book monkey, with rubber face, hands and feet, and a circa 1920s, jointed teddy bear 2 condition report. Deans rag book teddy bear wildlife cubs 12 inches white. Official deans rag book company shop at world of deans bears. Dean s childsplay uk england plush chocolate brown teddy bear 21, used with tag.
These are from my collection and quite rare, made by the deans rag. Jan 08, 2020 the 60 and 70 brought many changes to deans rag book co. Sylvia willgoss king who came to rye in 1956 with deans and stayed. 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. The first rag book was produced in 1902 and was so successful that the deans ragbook company was formed on the back of this in 1903. These mickey and minnie dolls were produced by the dean s rag book co.
The books were virtually indestructible, as illustrated by deans trademark showing a bulldog and a terrier fighting over a read more. Some soiling to front and back,light soiling to edges. She is made of pink art silk plush and pink velvet. Apr 16, 2009 i was only interested in the rag book section and so have hesitated to purchase this book, but its worth it for the approximately 150 pages on dean s rag books to 1939 and the toy pages are certainly fun to look though, too. The box does have shelfwear and is shown in the photos. Fabulous pieces that are no longer available to purchase. A little dean s history after changes and collaborations, deans rag book co was born in 1903, exchanging paper for printed cotton childrens books. Price guide for deans rag book walt disney mickey mouse. Queen mary, high, a norah wellings sailor doll no hat, 12 high, both with labels to left foot and a reproduction rag doll sheet 36 x 30 3. Deans rag book childsplay monkey chimp hand puppet vintage collectable. These are from my collection and quite rare, made by the deans rag book co. Little monkey little green books ainsworth, kimberly, berg, michelle on. Feb 18, 2021 this auction lot is for a vintage deans childplay monkeychimp from deans rag book company the toy is still in nice condition despite its age. On neck 750611, celluloid googoo eyes, hands replaced, repairs, af to appraise similar items instantly without sending photos or descriptions.
Vintage 1950s cloth baby story book, dean s rag book co. Full color illustrations of various animals throughout. Rien poortvliet classic david the gnome statue 2053. Shop for the widest range of deans rag book co and great prices your friendly high street bear store world of bears. Jack deans rag book bear limited edition 15 mohair w original. The company was established as a manufacturer of lithographed cloth books, toys and dolls. 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. We also believe that anyone can create a great looking childrens book and make money off of it. Little ones will love to cuddle with this supersoft fleece cloth book thats made out of. The toy is made from black plush material, with a cream face and cream hands. Deans rag book company opened in 1903 in london and have been in continuous operation since making cloth toys and dolls. Dean s rag book company was founded in august 1903 by henry samuel dean. All items 14ins 1920 1930 button dean s rag book dean s tru to life dismal desmond label mohair blond.
Cheerful desmond deans rag book 1930s very rare antique teddy. A deans rag book monkey, with rubber face, hands and feet. Deans rag book co limited mini bear boxed mint condition honey authenticity. When deans rag book company operated out of the old wright. Scarce 1920s deans rag book dismal desmond velveteen. Vintage 1960s deans rag book chimp monkey rare good. The book comes with what looks like a very useful doll database cd of almost 2500 records and multiple fields and view. A1 toys, symbol of two dogs with a book, dean s rag book co. Feb 17, 2021 very old unusual deans rag book monkey, with original label.
Rag books deans didnt start out as a teddy bear maker. Dec 30, 2016 vintage monkey made by dean ragbook co for sale on trade me. A dean s rag book mickey mouse with black velvet body. Vintage deans childplay, chimpanzee monkey by deans. Vintage toys for sale toy sale old toys vintage disney your favorite bears dinosaur stuffed animal finding yourself etsy seller. Price guide for walt disney mickey mouse deans rag doll. He has a printed face and paws with black spots on the velveteen. Cheerful desmond deans rag book very rare toy dogs, antique teddy bears.
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