(1914) Farnell Winnie Jan Jac with tan stitching

with tan stitching

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Bigo Bello Koala bear Button   Label Fabric mohair Size 11 ins Eyes original glass Features Velvet Nose  Jointed Not Jointed

This label was made especially for Handy Pandy which was produced by Deans at the time of the arrival of the giant Pandas at London Zoo in 1938

This lovely large bear

(1914) Farnell Winnie Jan Jac with tan stitchingWinnie a wonderful WW1 Farnell bear measuring around 21" with no less than 90% of his white Yorkshire mohair remaining and a now non working growler that clunks when he's tilted. All of the pads look to have been replaced long ago one hand pad is sloth the other linen with signature webbed paws. Winnie has original nose and mouth stitching. A fabulous early Farnell bear with a somewhat grumpy expression perhaps he needs some honey Description Date