{"title":"Paddington Bear","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"gabrielle-designs-paddington-bear-vintage-with-coat-hat-dunlop-boots","title":"Gabrielle Designs Paddington Bear Vintage with Coat Hat \u0026 Dunlop Boots","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGabrielle Designs Paddington Bear Vintage with Coat Hat \u0026amp; Red Boots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"1077\"\u003eA wonderful vintage Paddington Bear made by Gabrielle Designs, the original creators of Paddington in the 1970s and 1980s. This beautifully made medium-sized (45cm) bear features long plush fur, felt paw pads, and his iconic outfit: the red felt hat, dark green duffle coat with wooden toggles, and bright red Dunlop wellington boots — a key detail on early Gabrielle Designs Paddingtons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003eThis example also retains his \u003cstrong data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003eoriginal Gabrielle Designs swing tag and fold-out information leaflet\u003c\/strong\u003e, both increasingly scarce and highly sought after. A \u003cstrong data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003ereproduction “Darkest Peru” luggage tag\u003c\/strong\u003e is included to complete his signature Paddington look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1521\"\u003eWith lovely colouring, soft fur, and the warm handmade character typical of Gabrielle Designs pieces, this 45cm Paddington displays beautifully and is a wonderful collector’s example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"831\"\u003eVery good vintage condition. Fur is soft and clean with light handling wear. Original coat, hat, and Dunlop boots all in good order with minor age-related signs. Original Gabrielle Designs swing tag present. Reproduction luggage tag attached. Stands securely in his boots and presents extremely well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eH: 45 cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003eLate 1970s to early 1980s\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gabrielle Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56026620592508,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/9302\/3204\/files\/6935bc92a18e00f6a11a3834.png?v=1771255239"},{"product_id":"vintage-1978-gabrielle-designs-aunt-lucy-bear-glasses-two-coins-tag","title":"Vintage 1978 Gabrielle Designs Aunt Lucy Bear – Glasses, Two Coins \u0026 Tag","description":"\u003ch3\u003eVintage 1978 Gabrielle Designs Aunt Lucy Bear – Glasses, Two Coins \u0026amp; Tag\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVintage\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eGabrielle Designs Aunt Lucy bear, dressed in her original outfit with original accessories including plastic spectacles on a chain, paper tag and two coins. The bear has a green Gabrielle Designs label, denoting an early example. She wears a checked dress with woven trim, a blue outer shawl and light blue\/green inner shawl, ivory bloomers, felt hat and black felt shoes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bear is in very good vintage condition overall. There is a small hole to the skirt fabric, visible in the photographs, and the black felt shoes show wear with a couple of small holes. The bear is in excellent order with all accessories original and present.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eH: 46 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1978\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gabrielle Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56165322097020,"sku":null,"price":445.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/9302\/3204\/files\/69501a1f2a1ed748ecda6b46.png?v=1767216041"},{"product_id":"vintage-gabrielle-designs-paddington-bear-hand-puppet-early-red-label","title":"Vintage Gabrielle Designs Paddington Bear Hand Puppet Red Label","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"73\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"73\"\u003eVintage Gabrielle Designs Paddington Bear Hand Puppet Early Red Label\/Pre Design Registration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"724\"\u003eVintage Paddington Bear hand puppet produced by Gabrielle Designs. This example has a red Gabrielle Designs label inside the puppet, and the original swing tag includes the wording “Darkest Peru to London, England via Paddington Stn” and “Design Registration Applied For,” consistent with early production. Paddington is dressed in his original brown felt duffle-style coat with wooden-style toggle fastenings and a fixed hood, and wears his original orange felt hat secured with a safety pin. A desirable piece for collectors of Paddington Bear and British character toys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"738\"\u003eGood vintage condition overall. The plush is clean and even with no bald patches. The felt duffle coat shows light handling wear consistent with age, with some surface marks visible to the back of the coat, as shown in the photographs. The orange felt hat remains intact with good colour. Labels and swing tag are present and legible. Overall wear is in keeping with a toy of this age and type.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003eH: 30 cm x L: 26 cm x W: 11 cm (head)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003eLate 1960s to early 1970s\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gabrielle Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56165326422396,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/9302\/3204\/files\/CE6ACCE0-978E-4210-B24A-EBEDE4469281.jpg?v=1766856736"},{"product_id":"vintage-gabrielle-designs-paddington-bear-46cm-1970s-england-label","title":"Vintage Gabrielle Designs Paddington Bear 46cm 1970s England Label","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"227\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"227\"\u003eVintage Gabrielle Designs Paddington Bear 46cm 1970s England Label\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"506\"\u003eOriginal vintage Paddington Bear by Gabrielle Designs, dating from the early 1970s and hand made in England. A larger example at approximately 46 cm, with classic long plush fur, distinctive profile, and early label to the back reading “This Bear © 1972 Gabrielle Designs Ltd.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"862\"\u003eThe bear is presented with a replacement coat, hat, and label, along with a marmalade sandwich in the pocket. The Wellington boots are original to the bear. Original clothing from this period is often found faded, worn, or affected by moth damage, so the updated coat and hat offer a clean and practical alternative while retaining key original elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"975\"\u003eA genuine early English-made Paddington with strong presence, ideal for collectors, interiors, or prop styling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn good vintage condition. Fur remains full with light age-related wear. Eyes and nose intact. General signs of age and handling. Replacement clothing is clean and presentable. Label is clear and legible. Original Dunlop boots in good order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eH: 46 cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e1970s (early production, Gabrielle Designs)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gabrielle Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56506974142844,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/9302\/3204\/files\/55817B03-5227-45B9-AF5F-E32895ACB179.jpg?v=1773816585"},{"product_id":"vintage-aunt-lucy-bear-gabrielle-designs-1978","title":"Vintage Aunt Lucy Bear Gabrielle Designs 1978","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"49\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"49\"\u003eVintage Gabrielle Designs Aunt Lucy Bear 1978\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"435\"\u003eA rare vintage Gabrielle Designs Aunt Lucy Bear, dated 1978 on the original label. This is a wonderfully characterful example, with grey plush fur, pink felt paw pads, a black nose, dark eyes, black hat, striped shawl, checked skirt, bloomers with real Peruvian coins pinned into the pocket, and black felt shoes. The wire-rimmed glasses are replacements, as is the cream inner shawl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"657\"\u003eThis is a scarce and highly displayable Aunt Lucy Bear with lovely presence and charm. A wonderful piece for collectors of Gabrielle Designs, Paddington and Aunt Lucy bears, British character toys, and vintage soft toys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"672\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"672\"\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVintage used condition with age-related wear. The bear has light wear to the plush, while the clothing and accessories are generally in very good condition. The hat has creasing and shows signs of age and handling. The replacement glasses and cream inner shawl are noted for accuracy. Overall, the bear displays beautifully and has strong character and presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"74\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eH: 50 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1483\" data-start=\"1452\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1970s, dated 1978 on label\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gabrielle Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56754656772476,"sku":null,"price":440.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/9302\/3204\/files\/A5731377-2D21-419A-B31C-FFF1B8FD69A3.jpg?v=1778418655"},{"product_id":"vintage-gabrielle-designs-aunt-lucy-bear-1978","title":"Vintage Gabrielle Designs Aunt Lucy Bear 1978","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"49\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"49\"\u003eVintage Gabrielle Designs Aunt Lucy Bear 1978\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"530\"\u003eA rare vintage Gabrielle Designs Aunt Lucy Bear, dated 1978 on the original label. This is a charming and highly collectable example, measuring approximately 50 cm tall, with grey plush fur, pink felt paw pads, dark eyes and black nose. She is dressed in a pink spotted dress with lace trim, bloomers, black felt shoes, a brown shawl with lace edging and a black hat. The bear retains her original Gabrielle Designs cloth label and the St Luke’s First XV \/ Peruvian Reserves tag. She also has real Peruvian coins pinned into the pocket, adding a lovely authentic detail to the Peruvian theme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"755\"\u003eThis is a scarce and highly displayable Aunt Lucy Bear with lovely character and presence. A wonderful piece for collectors of Gabrielle Designs, Paddington and Aunt Lucy bears, British character toys and vintage soft toys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"770\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"770\"\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVintage used condition with age-related wear. The plush shows light wear and some natural flattening from age and handling. The clothing and accessories are generally in good displayable condition, the hat has creasing and signs of age and wear. The paper tag has creasing and wear. The glasses are replacements. The bear displays very well overall and has strong collector appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eH: 50 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003eEra\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e1970s, dated 1978\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gabrielle Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56754659950972,"sku":null,"price":440.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/9302\/3204\/files\/B45A2A94-32E2-4F1D-8E6F-18C59D08FB9F.jpg?v=1778420620"},{"product_id":"vintage-gabrielle-designs-aunt-lucy-bear-1979","title":"Vintage Gabrielle Designs Aunt Lucy Bear 1978","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"49\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"49\"\u003eVintage Gabrielle Designs Aunt Lucy Bear 1978\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"405\"\u003eA rare vintage Gabrielle Designs Aunt Lucy Bear, dated 1978 on the original cloth label. This is a wonderfully characterful example, measuring approximately 50 cm tall, with grey plush fur, dark eyes, black nose and pink felt paw pads. She wears a checked dress, white bloomers with lace trim, black felt shoes, a shawl and a black hat with striped trim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"695\"\u003eThis bear retains the original Gabrielle Designs label and the St Luke’s First XV \/ Peruvian Reserves tag. The hat is a replacement but with the original band. The right foot pad has been replaced, and there are no coins or coin pocket in the bloomers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"865\"\u003eA scarce and highly displayable Aunt Lucy Bear, ideal for collectors of Gabrielle Designs, Paddington and Aunt Lucy bears, British character toys and vintage soft toys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"876\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVintage used condition with age-related wear. The plush has light general wear and some age-related movement to the fur. The clothing and accessories are in good displayable condition. The hat is a replacement. 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