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MERRYTHOUGHT; a large golden mohair teddy bear, with glass eyes, stitched nose and mouth and cloth pads, label to right foot, length 60cm, four further soft toys, two Armand Marseilles bisque headed dolls, and a further felt doll.Additional InformationSome looseness to the limbs of the Merrythought teddy bear, the remaining soft toys quite heavily worn, some scuffs, scrapes and surface losses to the Armand Marseilles doll as well as usual deterioration to the eyelids, one has two lower teeth, one has no teeth, these possibly has been lost, the felt doll heavily worn as well.
A 1950's Merrythought Toys novelty push along/ride on 'Nellie' Elephant on wheels, from the 'Safety Toddle Toys' range, grey mohair body with painted plastic eyes, felt tusks, felt saddle piece to back and head with brass bell, larger brass bell to trunk, red metal frame with black and gold trademark 'Merrythought Toys' label, red wheels, 77cm long, 35cm wide, 53cm high
Six Merrythought Gollies, limited edition Minstrel Golly with white top hat and tag certificate --22in. (56cm.) high; and five others including one with brown faceThese items are listed on the basis they are illustrative of by a gone culture in which there were different social norms. We understand the potential controversy surrounding this type of item but believe that providing transparent information about historical context fosters greater understanding of our complex cultural history. Originally handmade by mothers in Africa for their children from old fabric and cloth, the golly doll was adopted as the mascot and trademark for the Robertson's confectionery brand around 1910 after the company's founder John Robertson visited the US and noticed children playing with them. Robertson's Gollies have been collected by people across the UK and around the world for generations but garnered a contentious image in the 1980s because of links to racism. The trademark was removed from Robertson's branding in 2001.
Two post-war Merrythought teddy bears, a teddy bear with golden mohair, orange and black glass eyes, black stitched nose, mouth, feet claws and webbed hand claws, swivel head, jointed limbs with felt pads and printed label on foot --17½in. (44.5cm.) high (some thinning and wear); and a Merrythought Cheeky with white Reg Design label (balding)
A Merrythought Ritzy Golly, limited edition 11 of 12, in original box with certificate --14½in. (37cm.) high; black and white Nursery set, in box; four limited edition Bepo Clown Golly, Tobias Jointed Golly, Jazz and Kentucky Minstrel, all with tag certificates and two others. These items are listed on the basis they are illustrative of by a gone culture in which there were different social norms. We understand the potential controversy surrounding this type of item but believe that providing transparent information about historical context fosters greater understanding of our complex cultural history. Originally handmade by mothers in Africa for their children from old fabric and cloth, the golly doll was adopted as the mascot and trademark for the Robertson's confectionery brand around 1910 after the company's founder John Robertson visited the US and noticed children playing with them. Robertson's Gollies have been collected by people across the UK and around the world for generations but garnered a contentious image in the 1980s because of links to racism. The trademark was removed from Robertson's branding in 2001.
Ten Merrythought Gollies, limited edition Tuneful Golly with tag certificate --15½in. (39.5cm.) high; and others, some limited editions without tags. These items are listed on the basis they are illustrative of by a gone culture in which there were different social norms. We understand the potential controversy surrounding this type of item but believe that providing transparent information about historical context fosters greater understanding of our complex cultural history. Originally handmade by mothers in Africa for their children from old fabric and cloth, the golly doll was adopted as the mascot and trademark for the Robertson's confectionery brand around 1910 after the company's founder John Robertson visited the US and noticed children playing with them. Robertson's Gollies have been collected by people across the UK and around the world for generations but garnered a contentious image in the 1980s because of links to racism. The trademark was removed from Robertson's branding in 2001.
An early Merrythought teddy bear, circa 1931, with golden mohair, orange and black glass eyes, pronounced clipped muzzle, black stitched nose, mouth, feet claws and webbed hand claws, swivel head, jointed limbs with felt pads, inoperative squeaker, celluloid covered button and woven first used label 'Made in England Merrythought Ltd' --17½in. (44.5cm.) high (bald spots, thinning and general wear)
A rare Merrythought Tumpy baby teddy bear circa 1931, with beige wool plush, white wool plush belly, muzzle and ear lining, orange and black glass eyes, brown stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivel head, jointed down turned arms, fixed standing leg with large feet, felt pads, inoperative squeaker and Magnet Brand woven black and white label --11½in. (29cm.) high (slight balding to front, some general wear and thinning, eyes probably replaced and slight repair to feet pads)
A post-war Merrythought lying cat, with blonde mohair, inset blue and black glass eyes, pink painted nose, whiskers, swivel head and printed yellow label --14½in. (37cm.) high (some wear and a few bald spots); and a Merrythought red, white and blue plush ball with internal chimes and printed yellow label
A rare Merrythought Cheeky teddy bear late 1950s, with pale yellow artificial silk plush, orange and black glass eyes, inset velvet muzzle, black stitched nose, mouth and claws, black artsilk jingling ears and feet pads, large swivel head, jointed limbs with black felt hand pads, yellow printed label and printed white Rag Design label --13in. (33cm.) high (slight matting and discolouration)
A rare large Merrythought Cheeky teddy bear late 1950s, with pink artificial silk plush, orange and black glass eyes, inset velvet muzzle, black stitched nose, mouth and claws, black artsilk jingling ears and feet pads, large swivel head, jointed limbs with black felt hand pads, yellow printed label and printed white Rag Design label --27in. (68.5cm.) high (fading and discolouring, repaired tear around nose and hole to left hand pad)
Two British teddy bears, a 1920s blonde mohair teddy bear, probably Chad Valley with orange and black glass eyes, swivel head, jointed limbs and plain metal button in right ear --16½in. (42cm.) high (darned muzzle, very worn, patch to wrist, hand pads and face stitching replaced); and a small 1930s Merrythought Dutch teddy bear with corduroy trousers and woven label on foot (almost completely bald)
Two post-war British teddy bears, a Merrythought with blonde mohair, orange and black glass eyes, jointed, printed cloth label, celluloid covered button in ear and dressing gown --13in. (33cm.) high (balding and general wear); and a small Chad Valley with orange and black glass eyes, velvet pads and label in side seam
A 1930s Chiltern-type teddy bear, with golden mohair, replaced too small orange and black glass eyes, pronounced muzzle, black stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivel head, jointed limbs with cloth pads, rounded hump and growler --21in. (53.5cm.) high (slight wear); a 1930s Merrythought Scottie (missing eyes); three other smaller Scottie types (one bald); a home-made Golly and a plastic Palitoy Jolly Jim ventriloquist puppet
A large 1960s Merrythought teddy bear for Harrods, with golden mohair, orange and black plastic eyes, fully jointed and printed white label on foot --30in. (76.5cm.) high; a small Merrythought 1960s bear; a homemade bear; a felt duck; a small quantity of children's picture books including The Oohah Annual; and a Burbank Toys rabbit
A large Porzellanfabrik Mengersgereuth 23 character baby, with blue sleeping eyes, modern blonde wig, bent-limbed composition body and white cotton dress --24in. (61cm.) high (missing finger and wig pull on back of head); and a modern jointed mohair teddy bear using a 1930s Merrythought button and label
A Dean's Rag Book Co Golly, probably 1930s with cloth face and velvet clothes --18in. (46cm.) high (wear and replaced eyes); and a Merrythought 1950s felt Golly. These items are listed on the basis they are illustrative of by a gone culture in which there were different social norms. We understand the potential controversy surrounding this type of item but believe that providing transparent information about historical context fosters greater understanding of our complex cultural history. Originally handmade by mothers in Africa for their children from old fabric and cloth, the golly doll was adopted as the mascot and trademark for the Robertson's confectionery brand around 1910 after the company's founder John Robertson visited the US and noticed children playing with them. Robertson's Gollies have been collected by people across the UK and around the world for generations but garnered a contentious image in the 1980s because of links to racism. The trademark was removed from Robertson's branding in 2001.
Various Dolls Houses and Teddy Bears Collectors Reference Books, Dolls Houses The Collector's Guide by Douet, La Petite Cantiniere, Collecting Dolls House and Miniatures by Earnshaw, Dolls House by Jackson, Classic Dolls House by Eaton, Dolls House and Dollhouse Miniatures by O'Brien, Family Dolls House by Antrim, Dolls House Furniture by Towner, The Vivien Green Dolls House Collection, Family Dolls Houses and English Dolls Houses all three by Greene, The Ultimate Dolls House Book by Eaton, Dolls Houses A Personal Choice by Latham, History of Dolls House by Jacobs, Antique Miniature Furniture by Toller, Bliss Toys and Dolls Houses by Whitton, The Queen's Dolls House by Lambton, Toys Dolls Automata Marks and Labels by White, Teddy Bears A Celebration by Hillier, Peter Bull's book of Teddy Bears, Teddy Bear Lover Catalog by Menten, Teddy Bear Catalog by Bialosky, A Hug of Teddy Bears by Bull, Dean's Rag Book The First 100 Years by Miller, The Magic of Merrythought by Axe, The Book of the Teddy Bear by Hutchings, The Little Book of Celebrity Bears, Bear Care and Traditional Bears, all three by Cockrill, International Antique Toy and Doll Show Programmes for the 6th 1985 and 7th 1986 (4) , Millers Soft Toys Collector's Guide and Pageant of Toys by Miller, F-VG (35)
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