Collection of Merrythought Teddy Bears, including three 75th Diamond Anniversary Black Bears, with growlers, approx 16'' length, all boxed, together with a white Christmas 2000 bear in hat and scarf, 14'' boxed, The Coronation Bear, boxed, 14'', and a Merrythought black bear 20'' long. All in excellent condition.
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A QUANTITY OF UNBOXED AND ASSORTED MODERN COLLECTORS BEARS, Merrythought London Blonde bear (Teddy Bear Shop Special), Hermann limited edition 'Hugo' string puppet No.1500 with limited edition certificate, 'Albert' by Angelica Bears, 'Snowy' by Bedford Bears, with certificate No.1 of 5, bears by Buggins Bears and Welly Bear Gang, all appear complete and in good condition, but 'Hugo' requires untangling (6)
AN UNBOXED MERRYTHOUGHT FOR DANBURY MINT LIMITED EDITION 'FOR THE FALLEN' TEDDY BEAR, from 2018, No.MFTFB01/XAB14TFB, light blonde mohair bear wearing Army uniform with cap and replica 1914 - 1918 medal, height approx. 35cm, limited edition No.961 of 1918 complete with Certificate of Authenticity, Merrythought label to sole of right paw, appears complete and in very good condition, with a Merrythought plastic bag
A 1930's Merrythought jointed golden mohair teddy bear, amber and black glass eyes, pronounced snout with vertically black stitched nose and mouth, cream felt pads to hands and feet with black stitched claws, trademark rectangular label to foot 'MERRYTHOUGHT, HYGIENIC TOYS, MADE IN ENGLAND', the torso fitted with an inoperable squeaker, 38cm high
TWO MODERN MERRYTHOUGHT DOLLS, both appear complete and in good condition with only minor marking and wear, larger one has bells inside, both with Merrythought tag to left leg seam and smaller one has Merrythought label to sole of left foot, height of largest approx. 52cm, the other approx. 38cm. 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
Graduated pair of Merrythought Cheeky teddy bears, both with a bell in each ear, amber and black eyes and vertically stitched snout, revolving head and jointed body with brown felt pads and stitched on makers label, larger H65cm (2)Condition Report:Both in good condition consistent with age and storage.
Merrythought Cheeky bear pair including: (1) Anniversary Cheeky, LE 76/100, golden mohair, brown claw stitch, fully jointed, swing label, 15"/38cm; (2) Cheeky Punkle Master Mischief, LE 55/150, blonde and cinnamons mohair, blond with brown tips mohair tuft, tweed dungarees and wooden slingshot, 10"/25cm; Excellent; (2).
Collection teddy bears plus others including: (1) Dean's Rag Book Jamboree Bear 2005, special edition for the Dean's mid summer jamboree, sample, wine red mohair, dragon neck pendent, swing label, small amount of paint to mohair edge on leg, 12"/30cm; (2) Merrythought Christmas Morning teddy bear, LE 1/250, blonde mohair, swing label, 13"/33cm; (3) Merrythought chipmunk, blonde, white and grey plush, 10"/25cm; (4) Merrythought hedgehog nightdress case, brown plush, 15"/38cm; (5) Teddy Hermann Daumeling Baby teddy bear, LE 707/1000 blonde mohair, swing label, 7"/18cm; Good to Excellent; (5)
Merrythought Cheeky teddy bear group including: (1) & (2) Yes/No Cheeky, LE 500, blonde mohair, fully jointed, Yes / No mechanism, black claw stitching, swing label, 12"/30cm; (3) Cheeky Christmas ornament, LE 500, blonde and red mohair, jointed head and arms, bell within body, black claw stitching, swing label, 6.5"/16cm; (4) Cheeky punkinhead teddy bear, LE 1000, beige and cream mohair, fully jointed, orange felt shorts, swing label, 8"/20cm; Excellent to Near Mint; (4).
A Merrythought jointed mohair bear, small ears, horizontal nose, glass eye, three claws, 62cm high, c.1937 This bear was gifted in 1939 to David Purdon, who tragically was killed aged 21 in a mining accident in Scotland, his death resulted in a change to Health and Safety procedures of National Coal Board for all miners Bear
Steiff - Five boxed Steiff teddy bears to include 2019 Cosy Year Bear No. 113376 (Bear sealed within polythene bag, with tag and button to ear), 2022 Cosy Year Bear No. 113895 (Bear sealed within polythene bag, with tag and button to ear), The First Merrythought Bear No. (Bear within opened polythene bag), The Merrythought 90th Anniversary Bear, with COA No. 141/1930 (Bear and paperwork sealed within polythene bag) and 2020 Cosy Year Bear No. 113475 (Bear sealed within polythene bag), all contained within outer packaging)
Pallet Lot - Large collection of plush toys including a group of Sekiguchi Monchhichi dolls (also called Chic-a-boo), Merrythought Jerry mouse from the Tom & Jerry cartoon (with only small amounts of wear), TY Beanies, Teletubbies, Bagpuss, various animals, plus others. Items would benefit from cleaning, conditions all generally range from generally Poor through to Good Plus, (large quantity within 8 boxes, on one pallet).
Pair of vintage British teddy bears, and another modern: (1) Chad Valley golden mohair vintage teddy bear, British, 1950s, label to sole of left foot, amber and black glass eyes, vertically stitched coal nose, fully jointed, Rexine pads, inoperative press squeaker, 50% mohair loss, worn overall, Fair Plus to Good, 12"/30cm; (2) British golden mohair vintage teddy bear, 1950s, amber and black glass eyes, horizontally stitched nose, fully jointed, velveteen pads, MADE IN ENGLAND tag to rear torso seam, large areas of fur loss to rear of legs, otherwise Good, 22"/56cm; (3) Merrythought modern issue golden mohair teddy bear, Excellent, 14"/36cm; (3).
A mixed lot including an early 20thc Farnell Teddy Bear (36cms high, various restoration), a circa 1950's Steiff Teddy Bear with attached photograph and metal button in one ear (34cms high) and a 1930's Merrythought Lawson Wood 'Gran Pop' Chimpanzee (33cms high). (3). *CR Farnell, various restorations, some hair loss in places. Steiff, a little threadbare in some places, some small holes on the feet Merrythought, discoloured to the head, hands and feet, various threadbare in general, mouth missing.
Merrythought: A collection of three Merrythought plush toys to comprise: Kangaroo with Joey, measuring approx. 36cm; Koala, 22cm; and Kangaroo, 18cm. Please assess photographs. (3) Provenance: This was owned by the famous female Entertainer Alma Cogan. Alma released several albums and appeared in several films during late fifties, early sixties. She was a panelist on Juke Box Jury, and she had her own show on BBC before hosting ATV’s Saturday Spectacular from 1957 to 1961. Alma was the highest paid female entertainer of her time. She sadly died in 1966, age just 34. This and her other toys are now looking for new homes.
***The following lots are from the ownership of famous female entertainer Alma Cogan*** Merrythought: A vintage 1950s/60s Merrythought Giraffe, measuring approx. 58cm tall. Please assess photographs. Provenance: This was owned by the famous female Entertainer Alma Cogan. Alma released several albums and appeared in several films during late fifties, early sixties. She was a panelist on Juke Box Jury, and she had her own show on BBC before hosting ATV’s Saturday Spectacular from 1957 to 1961. Alma was the highest paid female entertainer of her time. She sadly died in 1966, age just 34. This and her other toys are now looking for new homes.
Merrythought: A Merrythought sitting dog, circa 1960s, measuring approx. 37cm height; together with another unknown make dog in white, 25cm, and large fur kangaroo. Please assess photographs. (3) Provenance: This was owned by the famous female Entertainer Alma Cogan. Alma released several albums and appeared in several films during late fifties, early sixties. She was a panelist on Juke Box Jury, and she had her own show on BBC before hosting ATV’s Saturday Spectacular from 1957 to 1961. Alma was the highest paid female entertainer of her time. She sadly died in 1966, age just 34. This and her other toys are now looking for new homes.
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