EARLY MERRYTHOUGHT CHEEKY BEAR.

Circa 1960. An early tan rayon plush Merrythought Cheeky bear with bells sewn into his large ears. Bear is 5-ways jointed with brown felt paw pads with five black claws on each. Cheeky’s face is detailed with black and brown eyes, an inset golden velveteen muzzle, and a black hand-embroidered nose and mouth. This design got its name in 1956 because of the bear’s playful and delightful wide smile. The label is sewn onto the right foot pad and reads “MERRYTHOUGHT IRONBRIDGE SHROPS. MADE IN ENGLAND REGD DESIGN”. SIZE: Overall 15″ t (38cm). Sitting 11″ t (28cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Light playwear, pawpads on feet possibly replaced, otherwise very good. 1-13879 (200-400) – Lot 3120

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3120	$121.50	EARLY MERRYTHOUGHT CHEEKY BEAR. Circa 1960. An early tan rayon plush Merrythought Cheeky bear with bells sewn into his large ears. Bear is 5-ways jointed with brown felt paw pads with five black claws on each. Cheeky’s face is detailed with black and brown eyes, an inset golden velveteen muzzle, and a black hand-embroidered nose and mouth. This design got its name in 1956 because of the bear’s playful and delightful wide smile. The label is sewn onto the right foot pad and reads “MERRYTHOUGHT IRONBRIDGE SHROPS. MADE IN ENGLAND REGD DESIGN”. SIZE: Overall 15″ t (38cm). Sitting 11″ t (28cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Light playwear, pawpads on feet possibly replaced, otherwise very good. 1-13879 (200-400) – Lot 3120 Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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EARLY MERRYTHOUGHT CHEEKY BEAR.