(1931) Early Merrythought Bingie bear 15ins There is a connection with

There is a connection with the Coleman's Mustard Company

the early one without the word British on it

Jointed Fully Jointed Pads Original Pads/light brown stitching 4 claws on paws and on pads Stuffing Woodwool Clothes White coat Growl Not Working Number

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He has original velveteen pads and his Ting-a-Ling is still working

(1931) Early Merrythought Bingie bear 15ins There is a connection withMerrythought was well known for their bears with a difference. The first in 1931 was a Bingie. This one with the Earliest label on his leg. Bingie's are sitting bears with unjointed legs and short arms with the pads facing almost backwards. They had particularly long feet. There was also a Tumpy. Later a Cutie Binge and a baby Bingie were added together with a number of relatives! Description Date 1931 Make merrythought Label early Fabric mohair Size