(1940) 26" Rupert Sold £260 merrythought

(1940) 26" Rupert Sold £260 merrythoughtA large 1940s Farnell teddy bear with reddish brown mohair, pronounced clipped muzzle, black stitched nose, mouth and claws going slightly onto pads, swivel head, elongated limbs with painted cloth pads, hump and growler 28in. (71cm.) high (damaged feet pads and slight general wear and fading) Description Date 1940 Make Farnell Button Label Fabric Mohair long thick light cinnamon Size 28 ins Eyes Large glass eyes with painted backs and large black

Growl Number V 282

His head and lower body are stuffed with straw

She is made of mohair about 18 inches high

) high (some slight wear and thinning

SOLD Charlie is a good solid bear

Her beautiful original

I rather like him as he is

holes in pads

Pierre is a rare bear of pure French class

(Blue on white) Fabric Alpaca white Size 15 ins Eyes Clear glass with black pupils Features Original Claws

Jointed Yes Pads Felt Stuffing Woodwool Clothes Felt jacket

In 1938/39 during the height of the “Panda Craze” when Pandas first arrived at the London Zoo came Merrythoughts first Panda