(1931) Early Merrythought Bingie bear Mohair Blond ) high (thinning to top

) high (thinning to top of head and general thinning and wear

Handy Pandy is from Josie and Tommy Rockett's collection

black stitched nose with nostrils and mouth

bald spots

Duncan a 1930s Merrythought teddy bear with golden mohair

(1931) Early Merrythought Bingie bear Mohair Blond ) high (thinning to topMerrythought 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