As such, gabrielle designs paddington bear toys are now. Buy vintage paddington teddy bears and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Jan, 2016 michael bond, the creator of the bear from darkest peru has died aged 91. Genuine gabrielle design paddington bear 40 years 14 ex clean con current price. Paddington bear had traveled all the way from peru when the browns first met him in paddington station. Gabrielle designs paddington bear ltd edition signed by michael bond. Paddingtons popularity increased with his appearance on television during the 1970s. Paddington bear memorabilia thats worth a lot, and thats not. The gabrielle design was registered and first marketed in 1972. In 1972, shirley made a prototype for the first paddington bear stuffed toy in the house and gave it to jeremy, then 12, and his sister joanna for christmas.
The book and later, the 1970s tv animation introduced paddington like this. After some negotiations with lawyers representing michael bond gabrielle designs was granted the first licence to manufacture a paddington bear soft toy. Vintage paddington bear gabrielle design 957892 with. He first appeared on october 1958 in the childrens book a bear called paddington and has been featured in more than twenty books written by british author michael bond and illustrated by peggy fortnum and other artists. Shipping media rate from florida took a very long time. The most valuable will be the earlier bears made by gabrielle designs and in. Original illustrations by peggy fortnum, on which shirley clarkson based the gabrielle designs bears. See todays gabrielle paddington bear for sale, best offer and auction. Paddington bear books, paddington bear party, literary characters, kid character, bear art, childrens literature, childhood memories, 1970s childhood, childhood friends. Vintage 1974 gabrielle design paddington bear hand puppet.
The most valuable will be the earlier bears made by gabrielle designs and in really good condition, a paddington made in the early 1970s can be worth as much as. This aunt lucy bear was a present for a young girl named helen in the late 1970s, along with a paddington bear b. Our granddaughter loves her books and she loves my paddington bear so it was an easy choice when i found this board book to introduce him to her. Rare vintage all original gabrielle design paddington bear 1972 stumpy. Paddington through the ages in pictures childrens books. The paddington collective is an online shop dealing in second hand, vintage, old and nearly new toys, games and other merchandise from the world of paddington bear, with a large collection of gabrielle design bears and replacement clothing including hats, jackets, boots and toggles for you soft toy paddington bear. As the death of paddington bear creator michael bond, at the age of 91.
Great savings free delivery collection on many items. See more ideas about paddington bear, bear and teddy bear. A fantastic picture book based on the cganimated tv series the adventures of paddington. Since these were picture books, requiring a much more detailed illustrative style than the novels, a different artist was used. Also, the book was shipped early in march 34 and did not arrive until march 26th. All original rare vintage gabrielle designs 1972 p. Since then, their lives have never been quite the same. Mar 4, 2019 explore hpynsrcs board please look after this bear. If you think you have an older bear of value we would suggest you seek the advice of a local antique toy specialist. This bear was a stowaway, traveling from darkest peru to the united kingdom after his former guardian, aunt lucy, moved into a home for retired bears. Get the best deals on paddington teddy bears when you. We also carry gorgeous, traditional paddington bears. The very first paddington bear soft toy was designed in the uk by a lady called shirley clarkson. Jeremy clarksons parents, shirley and eddie clarkson, ran a small design business called gabrielle designs.
Vintage gabrielle designs ltd 1972 paddington bear soft toy reg no 957892. In the very first book, paddington was found on the station wearing nothing but a rather dirty coloured hat. Paddington has a rounded, flatter face than later bears and has stumpy feet see picture. Gabrielle was the first company to create a paddington bear for kids and was responsible for giving paddington his wellington boots, jeremy clarksons parents, shirley and eddie clarkson, ran a small design business called gabrielle designs. When bonds agent, harvey unna, came to know about the book, he immediately sent it to william collins and sons for publishing in 1958.
Paddington bear gabrielle designs 1980 made in england and etsy. On one fated day, the brown family happened upon a lonely bear at paddington railway station in london. Paddington bear in his original coat, hat and boots and book is included. Garbielle designs paddington bear in original outfit and boots, beige with blue boots and blue felt coat with hood. See more ideas about paddington bear, paddington, bear. Paddington has earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures. See more ideas about paddington bear, statue and london. Paddington is a polite little bear from darkest peru who lives with a family called the browns at 32 windsor gardens. There is a bronze statue of paddington bear by sculptor marcus cornish at paddington station. Dec 10, 20 paddington fans from around the world posing alongside his statue at paddington station, london, uk. She made it as a christmas present for her children, joanna and jeremy clarkson who was to go on to become a world famous motoring journalist. He, we share illustrations by the artists who drew paddington from 1958 to 2016. I was hoping to give it as a gift earlier in the month. Save paddington bear sticker to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed.
The plush bear quickly became very popular and in the peak production years of the midlate 1970s, more than 100,000 bears a. Unfollow paddington bear bedding to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Vintage paddington bear in boots with free paddington book. The earliest bears wore small childrens boots manufactured by dunlop until production could not meet demand and then gabrielle design made their own with paw prints moulded into the soles. Vintage paddington bear soft he does also quite like the opportunity of meeting new companions,to share his tales of past adventures,and days gone by. Paddington bear book series 14 books all formats kindle edition from book 1. Gabrielle designs rugby paddington bear complete with kit bag and tracksuit. Paddington bear gabrielle pricevalue guide, valuation. Make offer 19 paddington bear 1972 gabrielle designs darkest peru to london england vintage 1980 gabrielle designs paddington bear no. Paddington is complete with all labelsincluding the small cloth label in his back,the early rare card label without the thank you,the earliest care card andthe first stumpy legs with no foot shape. The very first two plush paddington bears were created by shirley clarkson, of gabrielle designs of england, in 1971. Paddington paddington meets the brown family film clip.
Shirley clarksons book describes the evolution of the toy paddington from. Apr 25, 2020 michael bonds first paddington bear book appeared in 1958. Gabrielle paddington for sale in uk view 24 bargains. Paddington had received a pair in the 1964 book paddington marches on.
The book is smaller than i thoughtit is a weekly reader book. The company were responsible for giving paddington his boots, made by dunlop. Although the paddington books and television series have been around for many years. Some fraying and small moth hole noted to coat, see pics. The boots came later when gabrielle designs made the first bears in 1972. A bear called paddington mass market paperback january 1, 1974 4. Get the best deals on paddington teddy bears when you shop the largest online selection at. Leather luggage swing tag for gabrielle designs paddington bear. Gabrielle designs, who made this paddington, produced the first soft toy in 1972. Get the best deal for paddington teddy bears from the largest online selection at. White back of neck label handmade in england, gabrielle designs, reg. From a virus free household wonderful early highly collectablegabrielle designstumpy paddington bear. Buy vintage paddington bear gifts on line, we ship all over the world to the usa and australia.
All original rare vintage gabrielle designs 1972, more pictures to followany queries,kindly ask,prior to purchase. Shirley dressed the stuffed bear in wellington boots to help it stand upright. Nov 19, 2014 watch the kindly brown family getting off a train at paddington station to be met by the marmaladeloving bear, who has just arrived from darkest peru. Aug 23, 2018 everything paddington bear especially gabrielle designs paddington. Paddington bear gabrielle design 1970s immaculate condition.
Peter rabbit in mid run price includes postage royal mail signed for. Vintage gabrielle design paddington bear beanie rare 9 current price. Both gabrielle designs and eden toys started to make their bears in a. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Nov 19, 2014 the book and later, the 1970s tv animation introduced paddington like this. A short history of paddington bear, from darkest peru to.
Michael formed a lasting friendship with the clarksons, and actually wrote about paddingtons acquisition of his wellington boots in his next book to suit the design strategy. Video clips with facts about old british cartoons including willo the wisp, paddington bear, roobarb and custard, the magic roundabout and many more. The first stuffed toy based on paddington bear was created by gabrielle designs in 1972. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Paddington bear by fred banbery in 1972, michael bond wrote the first in a series of books for younger readers. The end of paddington s legs are rounded stumps with no foot shape at all. See more ideas about paddington bear, bear and paddington bear party. See todays paddington bear gabrielle for sale, best offer and auction. Shirley and eddie clarkson, ran a small design business called gabrielle designs. Gabrielle stumpy paddington paddington bear, muffy.
This is a gorgeous toy, whether you love vintage collectables, paddington, or just soft toys this is a great auction for you. Paddington bear, the muchloved star of 27 books, 4 tv adaptations, a stop. The very first paddington toy was created by gabrielle designs in 1972, a small business run by shirley and eddie clarkson. In the very first book, paddington was found on the station wearing nothing but a. An original gabrielle designs paddington bear, design number 957892. So many people admired shirleys paddington that she started to make some more until her company. Thus, began the hugely popular paddington bear stories. I also bought her the learning shapes book with paddington and she loves them. Paddington rules the waves by michael bond 20080303 go to book. New listing vintage paddington bear red coat green hat 18 plush sears clean plush toy. Gabrielle designs then produced their boots with paw prints moulded into the soles. Gabrielle paddington bear pricevalue guide, valuation. Gabrielle was the first company to create a paddington bear for kids and was.
Pauls paddington bear at the tower of london 50p 2017. Michael bond was very taken by the bear, and so gabrielle designs paddington products were born. Gabrielle designs was started in doncaster by shirley clarkson from her home. Rare vintage all original gabrielle design paddington bear. The first paddington bear stuffed toy to be manufactured was created in 1972 by gabrielle designs, a small business run by shirley and eddie clarkson, with the prototype made as a christmas present for their children joanna and jeremy clarkson who later became a. Two 50p coins featuring paddington will enter circulation in britain from october 2018.
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