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Large continental horse puppet on strings together with a Merrythought of Ironbridge pyjama case from the vintage era

Eight vintage plush toys to include Merrythought and Wendy Boston examples. Not available for in-house P&P

A 1930s Merrythought Teddy Bear, with golden mohair, orange and black glass eyes, pronounced muzzle, black stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivel head, jointed limbs with brown felt pads, inoperative squeaker, woven label on foot and celluloid covered button in ear —16 ½in. (42cm.) high (thinning and wear to back, some general wear) - Designed by Florence Atwood in 1930, this is an example of one of their first bears, which made its debut in their 1931 catalogue. Merrythought used this actual bear as a prototype for an edition of The Merrythought Bear, made for TBW in 2022.

A Merrythought Cheeky Teddy Bear,  red mohair, black plastic eyes, black stitched nose and mouth, swivel head and jointed limbs, red and green ribbon, label to back of leg —11in. (28cm.) high

A Merrythought replica prototype for Bedtime Bertie Cheeky Teddy Bear, circa 1992, made for Unique, a replica of the 1977 bear, with blonde mohair and unjointed body, original pyjamas, dressing gown and rubber hot-water bottle and yellow label on foot —17 ½in. (44.5cm.) high - lot 268 in Bonhams The Cotswold Teddy Bear Museum 1st March 1995 and the bear is illustrated on page 193 Teddy Bear Encyclopaedia by Pauline Cockerill

An Aloysius by Merrythought, signed by Jeremy Irons and Anthony Andrews, limited edition 783 of 5000, with golden mohair, swivel head, jointed limbs, patches, Merrythought for Teddy Bears of Witney label, DAKS scarf and signed on foot and under arms —23in. (58.5cm.) high; purchased from a charity auction in aid of the Soldiering On Through Life Trust in 2013; and a clipping showing the two stars signing this bear

A rare Merrythought Punkinhead Teddy Bear, circa 1951, with brown mohair, clear and black glass eyes with white painted backs, inset velvet pronounced muzzle, black stitched nose and mouth, white long mohair topknot, pale brown mohair ear lining and belly, swivel head, jointed limbs with felt hand pads and velvet card lined feet, green felt shorts and printed yellow label on foot —10 ½in. (26.5cm.) high (faded and a little worn); a 1948 comic Punkinhead The Sad Little Bear (worn) and Punkinhead and Snow Fairy, dated 1949 for Eatons - Punkinhead was made exclusively as the mascot for Eaton's Department Store in Toronto. He became the hero of several storybooks, as well as the leader of the annual Santa Claus parade.

A Merrythought panda Teddy Bear, 1939, with black and white mohair, orange and black glass eyes, pronounced muzzle with black stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivel head, jointed limbs with black velvet pads, card lined feet, inoperative squeaker, white Merrythought and Registered Design labels —10 ½in. (27cm.) high (bald areas, general wear and thinning) - this bear was used by Merrythought to replicate as Old Witney Panda for TBW in 2023

Various Teddy Bear reference books, Hug of Teddy Bears, 1984 with interesting inserted letter to Mollie and Patrick Matthews; a limited edition copy of More Merrythought Magic signed by Pat Rush and Oliver Holmes; Steiff Teddy Bears Price Guide by Jean Wilson (USA); Antique & Modern Teddy Bears Price Guide, 1991, Inscribed by Carol-Lynn Rossel Waugh; Bear Memorabilia by Dee Hockenberry, 1992, inscribed by Dee; and Teddy Bears by Peggy and Alan Bialosky, 1980, the first ever price guide

A Merrythought Enid Blyton’s Noddy and Big Ears, circa 1949 to 1962, each with velvet faces and painted features, original felt and cotton clothes, Noddy with tufts of brown hair and bell on hat —9 ½in. (24cm.) high and Big Ears with white wool plush beard and hair tuft, both with printed white registered design label (some fading wear and light staining, a few small moth holes)

A Merrythought Punkie Alfonzo Teddy Bear, 1 of 50, red and white mohair, black glass eyes, black stitched nose and mouth, embroidery to shorts, with card tags —10 ½in. (26.5cm.) high

A Merrythought Alfonzo Cheeky prototype Sample 2 Teddy Bear, with red mohair, black glass eyes black stitched nose and mouth, swivel head and jointed limbs, Cossack tunic, label to foot pad and back of leg - prototype - April 03 -T8ALF Alfonzo —8 ½in. (21.5cm.) high

A Merrythought for Hanna Barbera Yogi Bear, circa 1962, of blue velvet, black and white felt eyes, inset cream velvet mouth area, yellow felt hat, leatherette collar with bow and white Regd. Design label —11in. (28cm.) high (slight ageing)

A Merrythought for Hanna Barbera Tom and Jerry nightdress case, circa 1969, velvet heads and arms with felt eyes, stitched onto a red velvet circular bed with zipper and yellow printed label —13in. (33cm.) diameter

A Merrythought Mr Twisty Cheeky, 1966, with golden mohair head, orange and black plastic eyes, inset velvet muzzle, black stitched nose and mouth, blue cloth unjointed body with white hands and brown feet, original red cloth dungarees, white felt collar and printed yellow label on foot —10in. (25.5cm.) high (some fading and two bald spots on back of head) - featuring in Pauline Cockerill, The Teddy Bear Encyclopaedia page 120 and from the Paul and Rosemary Volpp collection - see Some of our Favourite Bears by Ian Pout, page 33

A Merrythought Cheeky Teddy Bear, circa 1960, with blonde artificial silk plush, orange and black glass eyes, inset velvet muzzle, black stitched nose, mouth and claws, large head swivel with bells in ears, jointed limbs with felt pads, printed white Regd. Design label on foot and white dress with blue spots —9 ½in. (24cm.) high (one foot pad patched and slight wear)

A Merrythought Baby Alfonzo Punkinhead Teddy Bear, with red and white mohair, black glass eyes, black stitched nose and mouth, swivel head, jointed limbs and labels to foot pad —8 ½in. (21cm.) high

A Merrythought Centenary Alfonzo Cheeky prototype Teddy Bear, with red mohair, black glass eyes, black stitched nose and mouth, swivel head, jointed limbs, silk Cossack tunic, label and embroidery to foot pad, prototype label to back of leg dated - 26/2/2015 —10in. (25.5cm.) high

A Merrythought black poodle dog and a boxed Rosebud doll. The dog with red bow and tongue, H35cm, original paper label and box; the mid-century doll in a dress and yellow knitted cardigan, with additional dress, in original box.

Group of eight soft toy foxes to include Steiff Mr. Tod, Steiff Snorry fox, three other Steiff foxes, a Deans fox and a Merrythought fox in hunting outfit (8)

Three vintage teddy bears to include a 1950s 14" Chiltern bear with articulation, squeaker is present but no longer squeaks, a Merrythought reproduction Ian Poults mohair teddy with dark amber glass eyes and fully articulated joints number 261 of 1945 and a a 2006 Teddy Bears of Witney mohair bear with functioning squeaker. (3)

Vintage Merrythought Harrods boxed bear alongside accessories to include a branded Merrythought ceramic picnic set with tartan blankets and a wooden bench. All in new condition with original boxes, tags and packaging. (3)

Merrythought vintage bears to include 'Black Prince' a soft clipped mohair bear with leatherette paws, functional growler '2 of 100' and satin organza dahlia ribbon within his original bag and attached tags alongside a boxed teddy equestrian 13 of 100, blonde clipped mohair and velveteen riding jacket and other accessories. All in excellent condition. (2)

Vintage Merrythought teddy bears and rag dolls to include two Bepo Clown rag dolls with tags, two Buttons the clowns with tags, a large blonde plush bear and a small miniature mohair bear with red ribbon bow and steel wishbone tag. All in exceptional condition with tags and original bags. (6)

Collection of vintage bears to include a 43cm Deans Rag Book plush mohair bear with 100 year anniversary medallion around neck, three Bearingtons exclusive 28cm blonde mohair bears with limited edition medallions and two with knitted scarves, a Jill Baxter designed 'Hopeful' 99 of 500 bear alongside a Barbara-Ann Bears 'Zambozi. a boxed Merrythought 15cm Cheeky Arctic Angel 1 of 500 designed by Oliver Holmes, a Minikins 'Miss Ida Ho' 5 of 8 and three other Minikins bears as seen.( a very good special selection)

Merrythought vintage  stuffed teddy toy plushes to include an otter, two camels, a poodle, toucan, pink elephant, duck and chihuahua. (9)

Merrythought 2002 unused Nursery rocker as sold still with  factory bag covered large 45” Shire Horse Childs wooden safety rocker Rocking horse vintage toy- Shire horse model with full saddle  rocking horse saddle and stirrups etc-Highest quality beautiful toy made in the UK and a perfect gift for a child or display. (The catalogue image is to show proportions of this series only ) (1) Please note  You are personally  invited to Bishton Hall for the Viewing day 11-3pm on Sunday 1st December  , the day prior to the sale and view and see the dolls toys and teddy bears and fashion and textiles for yourself in person

Three vintage Merrythought bears to include a soft blonde mohair plush by Oliver Holmes with baby blue satin bow, a 24cm mohair articulated teddy with satin bow and a boxed Merrythought Ribchester Museum of Childhood Titanic Bear with baggage tag around his neck. (3)

A boxed Merrythought Master Mischief limited edition mohair teddy-bear, No.150/1500

A Merrythought teddy bear with box. Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital.

A collection of bears to include three Deans Rag Book bears, two Steiff bears, a Merrythought bear and one otherLocation: LABIf there is no condition report shown, please request

A large Merrythought bearLocation: BWRIf there is no condition report shown, please request

Box of Teddy bears, including Merrythought

Merrythought Bears of Witney limited edition mohair bear and a Merrythought Shropshire Cheeky Snowball bear, both jingle with tags and a bag

A large Merrythought limited edition Freddie Farnell teddy bear, 27 of 250, by Sue Pearsons, with golden mohair, tag certificate and label to foot pad; a replica of the 1930s Farnell seen on the Antiques Road show and later purchased by Sue Pearson from Christies Auction House —25in. (63.5cm.) high

A Merrythought Dixie black doll, 1930s, of black velvet, inset large black and white googly side-glancing eyes, red painted out and nostrils, black wool plush hair, squeaker, woven label and button on back —19in. (48cm.) high (missing felt dress)

Two Merrythought limited edition teddy bears, comprising of a Home Guard, 327 of 1000, with card tag —13in. (33cm.) high; and a Alpha Farnell Toffee Replica 80 of 750 with card tag, both with foot pad labels

A selection of Merrythought animals and others, three Disney Thumpers, the largest —21in. (53.5cm.) high; a Nellie the Elephant, Kanga and Roo, a Bingo kola, a wool plush lamb a small wool plush rabbit and others (some wear and thinning to all) (12)

Three Merrythought teddy bears, two 1930s, one with woven label to foot pad, the other with button to ear and a post-war bear —20in. (51cm.) high (1930s bears with bald areas, one missing eyes, later bear missing an ear, general age related wear to all)

A Merrythought Snow White nightdress case, 1930s, with brushed cotton face, blue painted eyes, black mohair wig, swivel head, velvet arms and white dress forming a case with zipper up side and woven label on back —17in. (43cm.) high (some ageing, as few small holes in back of dress); and a 1930s sailor doll with label (discoloured)

Three British baby bunting cloth dolls, a Norah Wellings Jolly Toddler with brushed cotton head, inset glass eyes and blue mohair body and bonnet, label on foot —13 ½in. (34cm.) high (wear); a 1930s Merrythought with two rare wishbone card tags (balding); and a post-war Merrythought with composition head and bright pink artsilk body

A rare large Merrythought Punkinhead teddy bear, circa 1951, with brown mohair, clear and black glass eyes with white painted backs, inset velvet muzzle, black stitched nose and mouth, golden mohair inner ear and chest, long white mohair scalp, swivel head, jointed limbs with velvet feet and brown felt pads, blue shorts and label to foot, purchased in Montreal, Canada —21in. (53.5cm.) high (fray to muzzle to reveal cotton lining, slight thinning fading to shorts) - Punkinhead was made exclusively as the mascot for Eaton's Department Store in Toronto. He became the hero of several storybooks, as well as the leader of the annual Santa Claus parad- from the collection of Ruth Fraser

Two British coloured teddy bears, a blue Chiltern, with orange and black glass eyes, black stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivel head and jointed limbs —20in. (51.cm.) high; and a tri-colour clown bear, previous identified as Merrythought and Chiltern with golden mohair, head, arms and legs with pink and blue mohair body (blue Chiltern bald, clown bear with thinning, hand pads replaced, lower leg missing)

A rare Merrythought Punkinhead teddy bear, circa 1951, with brown mohair, clear and black glass eyes with white painted backs, inset velvet muzzle, black stitched nose and mouth, golden mohair inner ear and chest, long white mohair scalp, swivel head, jointed limbs with velvet feet and brown felt pads, yellow shorts and label to foot, purchased in Montreal, Canada —13in. (33cm.) high (slight thinning, tiny fry to muzzle) - Punkinhead was made exclusively as the mascot for Eaton's Department Store in Toronto. He became the hero of several storybooks, as well as the leader of the annual Santa Claus parade - from the collection of Ruth Fraser

Two Merrythought limited edition Cheeky teddy bears, a Cheeky Little Pu, 9 of 50 with card tag and a musical rainbow bear, with card tag —16in. (41cm.) high

A Merrythought Emile Littler’s Goody Two Shoes pantomime cloth doll, 1930s, with pressed velveteen face, painted features, blonde mohair wig, stuffed cotton body with jointed arms, original blue and white gingham costume and woven label ‘EMILE LITTLER’S GOODY TWO SHOES’ and Merrythought on sole of shoes —12 ½in. (32cm.) high (face and body dirty, and some wear)

A Merrythought Jubilee Monkey soft toy, with brown tipped blond mohair, moulded and painted oil cloth face, brushed cotton ears with painted details, swivel head, jointed limbs with card lined feet and inoperative squeaker —10in. (25.5cm) (thinning with bald spots, age related wear)

A 1960s Merrythought Cheeky teddy bear, with golden mohair, orange and black plastic eyes, swivel head, jointed limbs and label to foot pad —14 ½in. (37cm.) high

Two Merrythought limited edition Cheeky teddy bears, a Patrick Cheeky, 25 of 500, with card tag and a Golden Bean, 6 of 250 with card tag —16 ½in. ( 42cm.) high

A rare 1930s Merrythought Tumpy teddy bear cub, with light brown and cream wool plush, clear and black glass eyes with painted backs, black stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivel head, jointed arms, soft stuffed, inoperative growler and label to underside foot —11in. (28cm.) high (some thinning to wool plush)

Two Merrythought teddy bears, comprising a large Alpha Farnell by Merrythought with long golden mohair, card tag and label to foot pad —23in.(58.5cm.) high; and a limited edition Norman Wisdom bear, no. 29 with embroidery to foot pads and tag certificate

A Merrythought Emile Littler’s Cinderella pantomime cloth doll, 1930s, with pressed velveteen face, painted features, blonde mohair wig, stuffed cotton body with jointed arms, original orange, brown and yellow tattered costume and woven label ‘EMILE LITTLER’S CINDERELLA’ on sole of shoe —12in. (30.5cm.) high (slight ageing)

Two boxed Merrythought teddy bears, The Harrodian Bear, made exclusively for Harrods base on the bear shown in the 1910 catalogue, 1 of 500, in original window box with card tag and outer packaging —19in. (48cm.) high; and a blonde mohair bear in original window box (some stains to inside of Harrods box, crack to top of plastic window of blonde bear)

Two Merrythought Gollys, the smaller 1930s with floating pupil eyes, red felt mouth, fixed head with possible arms, integral felt body and label to underside of foot —12in.(30.5cm.) high and a 1960s example; and a Deans Rag Book Golly with possible arms and legs, green jacket, bright pink trouser and label to under side of foot (Deans with replacement eyes, stitched at lower right arm, covered by replacement cuffs, larger Merrythought with thinning to hair) (3)These items are listed on the basis they are illustrative of a bygone 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.

Three Merrythought teddy bears for Harrods, two as yeomanry of the Guard, an other as a Highland dancer —19 ½in. (50cm.) high; all with card tags; and another

A Merrythought 1930s Bingie teddy bear to dress teddy bear, with golden mohair, orange and black glass eyes, black stitched nose and mouth, swivel head, cotton body and label to foot pad —13in. (33cm.) high; and two Jungle toys Bingos and four others (7) (some thinning to all, Bingie with bald areas, one Bingo with replacement eye)

Two post-war Merrythought Marvellous cats, Persian styled cats, the seated with blue mohair, inset green and black glass eyes, pink painted nose, remains of black painted mouth, whiskers and swivel head with label to base —10 ½in. (26.5cm.); and another standing

A Chad Valley brown velvet Friday from Robinson Crusoe pantomime doll, 1930s, with pressed velvet face, painted mouth, celluloid inset eyes with floating pupil, black wool plush hair, swivel head, unjointed body, raffia grass skirt, ‘I AM FRIDAY - KING’S THEATRE EDINBURGH’ label on chest and red and white label on foot —10 ¼in. (26cm.) high (balding to back of hair and some wear); and a Merrythought brown velvet doll with tufts of wool hair and a label on foot (probably replacement skirt)

Four Merrythought teddy bears, an Ancestor of Cheeky, 800 of 1000, with card tag, a dark brown mohair Punkin Head, 415 of 1000, label signed by Oliver Holmes —10in. (25cm.) high, a Millennium Punkin Head, 26 of 250 with card tag and a Mister Whoppit, 897 of 5000, in original presentation box with certificate

A late 1930s Merrythought teddy bear, with dark golden mohair, orange and black glass eye, black stitched nose, mouth and claws, oil cloth pads, label to foot pad, waistcoat with military styling and eyepatch —18 ¾in. (47.5cm.) high (thinning with bald patches, eye missing)