Original vintage gabrielle paddington bear dunlop wellies mohair tag no 957892. As the death of paddington bear creator michael bond, at the age of 91. Keep heading down the page and see the remarkably versatile paddington bears made by the now retired eden company. Find great deals on ebay for vintage gabrielle paddington bear and gabrielle paddington bear 1972. More view more categories less view less categories. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
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. Two 50p coins featuring paddington will enter circulation in britain from october 2018. Nov 19, 2014 the book and later, the 1970s tv animation introduced paddington like this. Were our old paddington bears have lost their original gabrielle design luggage labels, we have lovingly replaced with a replica free of charge. 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. Both gabrielle designs and eden toys started to make their bears in a.
This is a gorgeous toy, whether you love vintage collectables, paddington, or just soft toys this is a great auction for you. Paddington bear gabrielle pricevalue guide, valuation. Adopted by the wonderful brown family of 32 windsor gardens, the young paddington was discovered waiting at his namesake railway station in london. 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. As such, gabrielle designs paddington bear toys are now. Paddington collection 10 books collection book people. Well, paddington needed wellington boots to stand up on the shelves and in displays didnt he. Paddington bear memorabilia thats worth a lot, and thats not. On his feet he is wearing a lovely pair of red dunlop boots in a size 5 which have only been worn by.
Famous from books and films, with free steiff gift box. Shirley clarksons book describes the evolution of the toy paddington from. Paddington has earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Jan 26, 2012 the irresistible paddington bear, who was found on paddington station, returns in this reissued novel, with a brand new cover design. Buy gifts online, second hand paddington bears buy vintage paddington bear gifts on line, we ship all over the world to the usa and australia.
In the 1980s michael bond wrote a further series of paddington picture books for younger readers. Paddington has a knack for smelling out things, and his sharp nose, supported by marmalade sandwiches, leads him into many adventures. The company were responsible for giving paddington his boots, made by dunlop. Paddington bear by fred banbery in 1972, michael bond wrote the first in a series of books for younger readers. Soft toy, paddington bear, made in england by gabrielle designs in 1977. This beloved classic, originally published in 1958, comes out of an earlier tradition in childrens literature in which stories were gently humorous and comforting. And then continue on to the very earliest plush paddingtons made right in great britain by the gabrielle company. He had travelled all the way from darkest peru with only a jar of marmalade, a suitcase and his hat. The new ad shows paddington abandoning his traditional marmalade sandwiches for marmite definitely want a paddington bear for the nursery or playroom always loved paddington.
Paddington bear gold royal mint collection box a limitededition set featuring a royal mint gold coin and paddington storybook paddington bear a range of products dedicated to the bear from darkest peru, who in 2018 celebrated his birthday. Some of our bears have toggles missing from the coats. Rare vintage all original gabrielle design paddington bear 1972 stumpy. Paddington through the ages in pictures childrens books.
Michael formed a lasting friendship with the clarksons, and actually wrote about paddington s acquisition of his wellington boots in his next book to suit the design strategy. Paddington has charmed readers for generations with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures. 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 the friendly bear from darkest perus. Find great deals on ebay for gabrielle paddington bear and vintage paddington bear. Vintage gabrielle design paddington bear beanie rare 9. Finally, every bear collector needs a steiff, especially a steiff paddington bear. Rare vintage paddington bear 11 plush, 2004 blue rubber. The very first paddington bear soft toy was designed in the uk by a lady called shirley clarkson.
Gabrielle designs, who made this paddington, produced the first soft toy in 1972. Make offer vintage genuine gabrielle design paddington bears aunt lucy collectable. The first nine paddington books to be published were all full length chapter books and each chapter in the books is a story in its own right. He wrote more than 25 paddington books including paddington here and now and paddingtons finest hour. He gave his wife a teddy bear for christmas in 1956. First published in 1958, a bear called paddington is the first novel by michael bond, chronicling the adventures of this lovable bear. Gabrielle designs paddington bear ltd edition signed by michael bond.
Michael bond was very taken by the bear, and so gabrielle designs paddington products were born. Buy vintage paddington bear gifts on line, we ship all over the world to the usa and australia. Original paddington bear gabrielle design with boots and. This beloved classic, originally published in 1958, comes out of an earlier tradition in childrens literature in which stories were gently humorous and. Vintage rare early gabrielle designs paddington bear all original clothes boots. Paddingtons popularity increased with his appearance on television during the 1970s. There is a bronze statue of paddington bear by sculptor marcus cornish at paddington station. With nothing but a suitcase, several jars of marmalade, and a label around his neck that read please look after this bear, he stowed away on a ship headed for faraway england. Unfollow original paddington bear to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Make offer lot of 4 michael bond paddington bear coloring books. Ordinary things like having a bath, travelling underground or going to the seaside become quite extraordinary, if a bear called paddington is involved. Paddington arrived in england from darkest peru after stowing away in the ships lifeboat. These funny picture books follow the marmaladeloving bear from peru on gentle adventures that range from his arrival at paddington station, complete with a suitcase bearing the note please look after this bear, to a fun day at the carnival.
Paddington bear, the muchloved star of 27 books, 4 tv adaptations, a stop. This aunt lucy soft toy is an original gabrielle design, made in 1978. He was discovered in paddington station where he was sitting on an old suitcase outside the left luggage office by a family called the browns. Michael bonds first paddington bear book appeared in 1958. Paddington bear lot of 3 vintage eden plush stuffed animals doctor craftsman. 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. Every book revolves around the life of the fictional character named paddington bear. 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. Lot of 3 paddington bear by michael bond weighs in, in the kitchen 1976. Since these were picture books, requiring a much more detailed illustrative style than the novels, a different artist was used. He wears red coat which has no major moth damage, shiny blue dunlop.
A short history of paddington bear, from darkest peru to. Paddington bear is a fictional character in childrens literature. The very first paddington toy was created by gabrielle designs in 1972, a small business run by shirley and eddie clarkson. 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.
See todays paddington bear gabrielle for sale, best offer and auction. Although the paddington books and television series have been around for many years. Childrens paddington bear backpack school bag nursery reception book. His first book, a bear called paddington, was published in 1958. Gabrielle designs was started in doncaster by shirley clarkson from her home. On one fated day, the brown family happened upon a lonely bear at paddington railway station in london. This series is comprised of a total of 28 books originally released between 1958 and 2017. Unfollow gabrielle paddington bear to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Parents need to know that a bear called paddington is a wonderful story about the adventures and mishaps of a polite bear found abandoned at a london train and taken in by a british family. This collection brings together 10 of muchmissed author michael bonds most beloved paddington stories. Meet paddington bear by gabrielle designs, this little guy is overall in good condition.
Vintage paddington bear with clothes original tags by eden toys 12cm. Vintage 1974 gabrielle design paddington bear hand puppet plush toy made england. Although the paddington books and television series have been around for many years, a number of people will have first been introduced to him in the form of the soft toy or plush bears. Vintage paddington bear gabrielle design 957892 with. Bond, who based the character of paddington on a teddy bear he found in a shop near paddington station, went on to write many books about paddingtons adventures, many of which feature. Michael bonds paddington bear designs in counted cross. Get the best deals on paddington teddy bears when you shop the largest online selection at. Brand new never used paddington bear gabrielle my husband purchased these brand new from a well known dealer in paddington bear gabrielle. The series began with a bear called paddington which was published in the uk on th october 1958. Leather luggage swing tag for gabrielle designs paddington bear. Gabrielle designs were the first company to produce licensed paddington soft toys in 1972. Clarksons parents, shirley and eddie, ran a small design business called gabrielle designs. The browns soon find that paddington is a very unusual bear.
Paddington bear had traveled all the way from peru when the browns first met him in paddington station. Steiff paddington teddy bear perfect gift, 690198 from the steiff character teddy bears range. Gabrielle designs then produced their boots with paw prints moulded into the soles. Original vintage gabrielle designs paddington bear luggage label from a 1970s 17 18 gabrielle stumpy paddington bear a perfect opportunity to complete your paddy. Vintage gabrielle stumpy feet paddington bear dunlop wellington boots 1972 book current price. New listing vintage gabrielle stumpy feet paddington bear dunlop wellington boots 1972 book. Rare vintage all original gabrielle design paddington bear 1972. The book and later, the 1970s tv animation introduced paddington like this. In 1972, shirley made a prototype for the first paddington bear. Paddington rules the waves by michael bond 20080303 go to book. The fourteenth, and most recent title, love from paddington, was published in 2014. If you think you have an older bear of value we would suggest you seek the advice of a local antique toy specialist. The paddington bear book series is a longrunning series of childrens books and fiction novels written by a highly renowned british novelist named michael bond. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members.
She it named paddington after the london train station near their home. Over fifty years ago, a small bear from peru set out on an adventure of a lifetime. From time to time we do have original labels for sale as spares. Gabrielle bears for sale in uk 33 used gabrielle bears. An original gabrielle designs paddington bear, design number 957892. Looking for a new loving home as im sadly downsizing my collection because i just have too much stuff. Paddington s popularity increased with his appearance on television during the 1970s. Since then, their lives have never been quite the same.
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