Gabrielle Designs Paddington Bear Vintage with Coat Hat & Dunlop Boots dressed teddy bear circa 1960s–1980s

circa 1960s–1980s

” confirming British manufacture

The board shows extensive knife marks across the surface from years of use

A rare surviving example

The matt glaze gives the piece a subtle

Gabrielle Designs Paddington Bear Vintage with Coat Hat & Dunlop Boots dressed teddy bear circa 1960s–1980sGabrielle Designs Paddington Bear Vintage with Coat Hat & Red Boots A wonderful vintage Paddington Bear made by Gabrielle Designs, the original creators of Paddington in the 1970s and 1980s. This beautifully made medium sized (45cm) bear features long plush fur, felt paw pads, and his iconic outfit: the red felt hat, dark green duffle coat with wooden toggles, and bright red Dunlop wellington boots a key detail on early Gabrielle Designs Paddingtons.