Bidspirit auction | Collectible Plush Teddy Bears and

Collectible Plush Teddy Bears and Soft Toys including Merrythought, Farnell Alpha, and Robin Rive examples - A collection of collectible plush teddy bears and one dog, primarily featuring noted British manufacturers and artist-designed pieces. The group includes a Farnell Alpha Toy 'Compton Bear', a 100th Anniversary Edition handmade in England, featuring blonde mohair fur and amber-coloured eyes, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Compton & Woodhouse. A Merrythought 'Half Crown' bear is present, crafted from shaggy blonde-grey mohair with grey felt paw pads; the left pad retains a woven label reading 'MERRYTHOUGHT [Union Jack icon] MADE IN ENGLAND', while the right pad features silver-tone embroidery reading 'Half Crown'. A separate cloth body label is printed 'MERRYTHOUGHT IRONBRIDGE SHROPS. MADE IN ENGLAND CONTENTS ALL NEW MATERIALS CE REG No P.A. 169'. The lot further includes a Robin Rive 'Scruffy Duffy' limited-edition bear, number 186 of 300, in shaggy tan mohair-style fur with a magenta ribbon and a cardstock certificate, and a Gund Barton’s Creek Collection terrier-style dog in blonde and black plush with a circular tag. The collection is completed by several additional jointed teddy bears in various shades of brown and tan mohair and synthetic plush.