Links of London produced a number of small animal and soft-toy-inspired charms, and this articulated teddy bear is one of the more sentimental designs.
Formed in sterling silver, the charm combines a three-dimensional teddy bear with a pale mother-of-pearl heart set into the front of the body. The lower legs are articulated, adding a small amount of movement to the otherwise compact sculptural form.
The result is a charm that feels deliberately soft and playful despite being made from polished silver.
A tiny sterling silver teddy with a mother-of-pearl heart.
A Miniature Sterling Silver Teddy Bear
The bear is modelled with rounded ears, a short muzzle, separate arms and long narrow legs.
These proportions distinguish it from the related bunny-style designs also seen within the wider Links of London charm range. The compact head and rounded ears are clearly teddy-bear features rather than rabbit ears.
A surviving example documented by Links London measures approximately 19mm high × 8mm wide × 5mm thick.
Just 19mm high, but full of character.
Mother of Pearl Heart Detail
The central decorative feature is a small heart-shaped mother-of-pearl inlay set into the chest.
The pale, softly reflective surface contrasts with the polished sterling silver surrounding it and gives the charm much of its sentimental character.
The heart is understated rather than brightly coloured, which keeps the overall design restrained despite the playful teddy-bear subject.
The pale heart inlay gives this little bear its identity.
Articulated Legs
The lower legs are articulated and retain a small amount of movement.
This subtle articulation adds character when the charm is worn and gives the bear a more toy-like quality than a completely fixed silver figure.
The movement is limited rather than loose, but it is enough to distinguish the design from simpler solid teddy-bear charms.
Articulated legs add a small amount of movement when worn.
Dimensions of a Surviving Example
- Height: Approximately 19mm
- Width: Approximately 8mm
- Thickness: Approximately 5mm
- Oval bail: Approximately 9mm × 7mm
- Material: Sterling silver
- Inlay: Mother of pearl
The standard Links of London oval bail allows the charm to be worn from a compatible necklace or bracelet up to approximately 5mm wide.
Professionally cleaned and polished into good vintage condition.
Later Production Markings
The surviving example documented here is hallmarked LL, 925 but carries no date letter.
This marking format is consistent with later Links of London production, although without a dated hallmark a precise year should not be assigned to the piece.
A soft-toy idea translated into polished sterling silver.
A Related Soft-Toy Design Language
The teddy bear belongs to a broader Links of London design language that translated familiar childhood forms into polished silver jewellery.
Related charms include articulated soft-toy-style animals with similar proportions and pale heart inlays, showing how the house revisited sentimental subjects across different characters.
For this reason, the mother-of-pearl heart is an important part of the identity of the teddy design rather than merely an applied decorative detail.
Mother of pearl brings a subtle contrast against the bright silver body.
Condition of the Surviving Charm
The example documented here has been professionally cleaned and polished and remains in good vintage condition.
The articulated legs, teddy-bear features and mother-of-pearl heart remain clearly defined.
Rounded ears, little arms and long articulated legs in miniature.
Documenting the Teddy Bear Charm
An original catalogue title, product reference and retail price for this exact teddy-bear version have not yet been recovered.
For that reason, Links of London Teddy Bear Charm with Mother of Pearl Heart is used as a clear descriptive name based on the surviving design, material and construction.
The charm remains a particularly appealing example of Links of London turning a familiar childhood object into a compact piece of articulated sterling silver jewellery.
A sentimental Links of London charm without needing engraving or enamel.
