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The Merrythought Bear, Royal Mail Stamp Replica

£229.00

Size - 18"

Description

From August 2017 to July 2018, an original 1930s ‘Merrythought Bear’ proudly appeared upon an official Royal Mail 1st Class Stamp, as part of a special collection celebrating classic British toys. To commemorate this achievement, Merrythought has created an authentic replica of the iconic bear featured on the stamp - one of the oldest in our archives. What's more, he is presented alongside a certificate incorporating the rare stamp, which is no longer available to purchase from the Royal Mail and is a real must-have for the Merrythought enthusiast. The bear features traditional glass eyes and a characterful, wise expression, whilst vintage-effect mohair plush gives the look and feel of a worldly bear who has been cherished for generations. He is beautifully presented in a Merrythought Cotton drawstring bag, alongside an individually-numbered certificate featuring the real 1st Class stamp.

LIMITED EDITION OF 200

PRESENTED IN A LUXURY GIFT BAG

WARNING! This product is not a toy and is intended for adult collectors only

Light surface clean only

Materials

Mohair
Wool felt
Cotton thread
Bean Filled

Finest Materials

At Merrythought we source only premium materials to lovingly create our teddy bears. The best quality mohair or alpaca plush is selected and neatly cut to each soft toy’s unique set of patterns, many of which are based on original templates from the earliest years. Incorporating other natural fabrics, such as wool felt and cotton, the pieces are expertly worked with traditional needle and thread to form each part of the bear.

British Craftsmanship

The eyes, legs, arms and joints are skilfully sewn and assembled by hand, gradually creating the recognisable characteristics of the Merrythought bear. Taking time to fill the toy to an optimum weight, it is then ready for the finishing touches; a carefully hand-embroidered nose and smile, a thorough brush and trim, and a neatly tied ribbon bow.

Superior Quality

As a signature of quality, our exceptional soft toys are finished with a prestigious stamp of approval – the famous Merrythought gold-and-black label stitched to the right paw. The teddy bear is then ready to start its journey as a lifelong friend, continuing the magical Merrythought story for another generation.