Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 14 October 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 14 October 2026

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Lot 331: Gabrielle Designs Synthetic Plush Paddington Bear With Original Swing Tags

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Start price: £10

Estimated price: £20 - £40

Buyer's Premium: 18%

A vintage Paddington Bear plush character toy produced by Gabrielle Designs. The bear is constructed from light-coloured, long-pile synthetic plush fur and features a black plastic nose. He is dressed in his signature attire, comprising a blue felt duffle coat with four yellow toggles and a red felt hat. He wears a pair of red plastic Wellington boots. Around his neck is a brown card luggage tag. The item is accompanied by two original swing tags: a circular light blue card tag printed with a Union Jack and the text The Original Classic PADDINGTON BEAR Hand Crafted by Gabrielle Designs in ENGLAND, and a rectangular brown card tag reading DARKEST PERU ENGLAND. The bear is currently housed in a clear protective plastic bag.