Merrythought Ltd, Ironbridge, Telford, Shropshire TF8 7NJ
t: 01952 433116 f: 01952 432054 e: [email protected]
www.merrythought.co.uk
2014 Collection
Traditional & Limited Edition
Teddy Bears
Traditional
Handmade in
England
The Finest
Teddy Bears
Since 1930
Famous for making the quintessential English teddy bear,
Merrythought has been hand-crafting the finest soft toys in the
Ironbridge factory since 1930. Each Merrythought teddy bear is
exquisitely designed and created using luxury fabrics such as mohair
and alpaca, and is finished with a carefully hand-embroidered nose to
give a truly individual personality. Only the perfect soft toy features
the iconic Merrythought black and gold label on the right paw pad –
the sign of great British craftsmanship and over eighty years of teddy
bear making heritage.
We believe that nothing compares to a Merrythought; being
handmade in England, each teddy bear expresses irresistible charm
and superior quality that can last a lifetime.
1 | www.merrythought.co.uk
Traditional
Teddy Bears
Merrythought’s Traditional collection
offers timeless design of the most
beautifully made soft toys. Handmade in
England using only premium materials,
our traditional teddy bears are fully
jointed (unless otherwise stated) and
bursting with character, ensuring they
become a lifelong companion to those
who are lucky enough to own one.
My Merrythought Bear
The perfect first Merrythought teddy bear, this
friendly chap is crafted from a luxury woven
plush and is bean-filled making him wonderfully
cuddly. Featuring the famous Merrythought
wishbone embroidered subtly on his wool felt
paw pad, this classic bear wears a scarlet red
satin ribbon tied in a bow.
This teddy bear is non-jointed.
ACR8MT 8” (sitting)
• Luxury Woven Plush • 100% Wool Felt • Bean-filled
www.merrythought.co.uk | 2
Traditional
Traditional
Chester
Oxford
A recent addition to Merrythought’s traditional range, Chester is
truly irresistible. Made from a wavy long grey mohair with wool
felt paw pads, he has little tufty ears and a trimmed muzzle which
accentuates his long smiley face. His tummy is softly stuffed with
beans, making him especially tactile, and a cream satin ribbon is
neatly tied around his neck.
Modern in design yet traditionally made, Oxford is
an endearing fellow crafted in a velvety-soft straw
coloured mohair with light brown velvet paw pads and
a soft bean-filled tummy. Finished with a stunning navy
blue satin ribbon and making his debut in 2014.
• Mohair • Velvet • Bean-filled
• Mohair • 100% Wool Felt • Bean-filled
SN10CR 10”
3 | www.merrythought.co.uk
SN12CR 12”
OX13YG 13”
OX10YG 10”
www.merrythought.co.uk | 4
Traditional
Traditional
London Beefeater
& London Guardsman
Binky Bunny & Freddy Fox
These delightful characters from the English countryside will brighten up any
bedroom or family home. Binky is an adorable little bunny made from a sparse
grey mohair and featuring a fluffy white mohair bob-tail. Freddy is a new design
for 2014 and is crafted from white and copper coloured mohair, proudly
displaying a wonderful white-tipped ‘brush’ tail. Each fully-jointed soft toy has
wool felt paw pads and is finished with a creamy satin ribbon tied in a bow
around the neck.
These wonderfully patriotic characters boast all the charm of a
classic London Gold, yet are adorned in beautifully made wool
felt Beefeater and Guardsman outfits. Each uniform is fully
removable and finished with a co-ordinating Tudor or ‘Bearskin’
hat - true British icons and entirely handmade in England.
Presented in a luxury Merrythought gift box.
Presented in a luxury Merrythought gift box.
Beefeater • Mohair • 100% Wool Felt • Velveteen
Guardsman • Mohair • 100% Wool Felt • Luxury Plush
• Mohair • 100% Wool Felt
GM11GU 11”
Antique Panda
GM11BE 11”
This charming panda is made from contrasting
black and rich cream mohair, paired with black
wool felt paw pads and a dark green satin
ribbon which work perfectly to complete his
distinctly old-fashioned look.
AP14BC 14”
• Mohair • 100% Wool Felt
BBU9 9” (not including ears)
5 | www.merrythought.co.uk
FFU9 9”
www.merrythought.co.uk | 6
Traditional
Traditional
Jackfield
A vintage style teddy bear with a sweet personality,
Jackfield is beautifully created in a subtle putty
coloured sparse mohair, with nut brown wool felt
paws, and finished with a burgundy satin ribbon.
London Blonde
This wonderfully cuddly teddy bear is
made from a beautiful wavy blonde mohair
with nut brown wool felt paw pads and a
luscious, bottle-green velvet ribbon.
• Mohair • 100% Wool Felt
Larger size (16”) is also available with
internal ‘growl’.
GM12LB 12”
GM16LB 16”
GM16LBG 16” Growl
• Mohair • 100% Wool Felt
Traditional Cheeky
A flagship Merrythought character, the
Cheeky Bear continues to be avidly collected
across the globe. This traditional version is
based on the original 1950s design, is made
from soft golden mohair and features the
Cheeky trademark of a jingle bell in each ear.
Finished with a light blue silky satin ribbon.
GT10TC 10”
• Mohair • 100% Wool Felt • Velvet
MOP10JACK 10”
7 | www.merrythought.co.uk
MOP13JACK 13”
www.merrythought.co.uk | 8
Traditional
Traditional
London Curly Gold
Shrewsbury
A cousin of Merrythought’s classic ‘London Gold’ teddy bear, this
traditional bear’s wavy light gold mohair gives each version a particularly
endearing expression and tactile feel. Nut brown wool felt paw pads and
a royal blue satin ribbon are the perfect accompaniment.
Shrewsbury is crafted from a wavy deep gold mohair and
has a most appealing personality, complemented with milk
chocolate wool felt paw pads and a forest green satin
ribbon. A timeless bear that is the perfect marriage of
quintessential design and life-like character.
Larger size (18”) is also available with internal ‘growl’ or music box
(‘Teddy Bears Picnic’).
• Mohair • 100% Wool Felt
GM10CG 10”
GM14CG 14”
GM18CG 18”
GM18CGG 18” Growl
GM18CGM 18” Music Box
• Mohair • 100% Wool Felt
SHR12SY 12”
9 | www.merrythought.co.uk
SHR14SY 14”
www.merrythought.co.uk | 10
Traditional
Traditional
London Gold
This iconic Merrythought teddy bear is a loyal, lifelong friend for all to enjoy.
Each size is made from a classical soft golden mohair with oak brown suedette
paw pads and a beautiful scarlet red satin ribbon. An original Merrythought
design, London Gold is a perpetual best-seller and the perfect first teddy bear
for a child or adult alike.
Certain sizes available with internal ‘growl’ or music box (‘Teddy Bears Picnic’).
GM10LG 10”
GM14LG 14”
GM16LG 16”
GM16LGG 16” Growl
GM16LGM 16” Music Box
GM18LGG 18” Growl
GM21LG 21”
• Mohair • Suedette
11 | www.merrythought.co.uk
www.merrythought.co.uk | 12
Limited Edition
Limited Edition
Limited Edition
Teddy Bears
Merrythought’s limited edition designs have
been sought after by teddy bear collectors
and enthusiasts around the world for many
decades. Our new collection, designed and
made in England exclusively for 2014, offers
small editions of gorgeous jointed teddy bears
which have each been hand-crafted from the
finest materials and with the utmost attention
to detail.
Each limited edition teddy bear is individually
numbered and presented in a luxury gold and
black Merrythought gift box.
Rigby
Made from a distinctive silvery blue mohair, Rigby’s
expressive eyes and oversized ears give him a unique
charm that really stands out from the crowd.
ADT12RY 12” • Limited Edition 100
• Mohair • 100% wool felt
MG7PR 7” • Limited Edition 75
MG7PC 7” • Limited Edition 75
• Mohair • 100% Wool felt • velvet
• Mohair • 100% Wool felt • velvet • satin
Dinkie Little Prince &
Dinkie Little Princess
Our adorable ‘Dinkie’ bears have been given a regal
transformation for 2014, with each featuring a shiny
gold crown embroidered onto their left foot pad.
Little Prince wears a beautiful royal blue velvet sash
complemented with gold tassel and Little Princess
wears a matching cloak with gold satin lining and gold
tassel. These two adorable characters are real ‘pieces
de resistance’ for the Dinkie devotee.
Sold separately.
Ironbridge Year Bear 2014
Merrythought’s collectable 2014 year bear is made
from curly auburn mohair and features ‘Ironbridge
2014’ embroidered onto the left paw pad.
MOP10IB14 10” • Limited Edition 100
• Mohair • 100% Wool Felt
13 | www.merrythought.co.uk
www.merrythought.co.uk | 14
Limited Edition
Limited Edition
Peewit
A wonderfully mischievous chap with a stout
little tummy and mouse-like features, Peewit is
made from a vintage style mohair and really is
a most delightful pocket-sized companion.
KM7PT 7” • Limited Edition 100
• Mohair • Suedette
Chi Chi
A beautiful large panda with a truly
loveable personality, made from fudge
and cocoa coloured mohair with
matching velvet paw pads. He features
hand-embroidered claws, deep brown
eyes and a distinctive dusty pink nose.
BPX16CHI 16” • Limited Edition 100
• Mohair • Velvet • Bean-filled
Aubrey
Crafted from a super-soft light blonde mohair
with pure mohair paw pads, this affectionate
character is irresistibly cuddly and guaranteed
to bring a smile to all who meet him.
KV14AY 14” • Limited Edition 100
• Mohair • Bean-filled
15 | www.merrythought.co.uk
www.merrythought.co.uk | 16
Limited Edition
Limited Edition
Trilby
Orlando
Trilby is a delightfully friendly yet shy little
bear, featuring doleful felt-backed eyes
and a wide hand-embroidered smile.
His outer mohair is a mossy-brown
shade and perfectly paired with mustard
coloured velvet paw pads and matching
organza ribbon.
Every way you look this gorgeous teddy bear is just
asking to be taken home. Designed in the style of
a real-life brown bear, Orlando is crafted from a
sparse gold mohair with chocolate brown backing
which shows through beautifully on his neatly
trimmed paws and muzzle. His weighty bean-filled
tummy makes him wonderfully tactile whilst his
rustic look is completed with a cotton check collar
featuring little gold bell tassels.
JA12TBY 12” • Limited Edition 100
• Mohair • Velvet
‘Growls’ when tipped.
SN15OR 15” • Limited Edition 100
• Mohair • 100% Wool felt • Bean-filled • Internal ‘Growl’
Cora
This little antique style bear is small
enough to hold and love in the palm
of your hand. Made from a sparse gold
mohair, Cora proudly wears a charming
felt ‘sailor’ collar with grosgrain ribbon
detail.
LEB7CA 7” • Limited Edition 100
• Mohair• 100% wool felt • Velvet
17 | www.merrythought.co.uk
www.merrythought.co.uk | 18
Limited Edition
Limited Edition
Alfred
This exquisite bear represents pure luxury;
made from the very finest wavy mohair in a
silky fawn shade and subtly finished with cream
velvet paw pads and organza ribbon.
‘Growls’ when tipped.
SHS14AF 14” • Limited Edition 100
• Mohair • Velvet • Internal ‘Growl’
Norville
Winslow
Contemporary in design with an adorable
expression, Winslow’s smiley personality
and slightly unkempt mohair make him
truly irresistible.
ZV12WS 12” • Limited Edition 100
Quite possibly our most adorable personality of
2014; Norville is created from a curly hazelnut
coloured mohair and resembles a real little
bear cub with his rounded facial features and
oversized tummy. His non-jointed lower paws
enable him to proudly stand whilst his upper
limbs and head remain fully moveable.
FX9NV 9” • Limited Edition 100
• Mohair • 100% wool felt
• Mohair • 100% wool felt
19 | www.merrythought.co.uk
www.merrythought.co.uk | 20
Limited Edition
Limited Edition
Elliot
An old-fashioned designed teddy bear with
long, slender paws, Elliot is crafted from the
softest pure alpaca and wears a delightful
flower print bow tie. He is sure to add a
touch of beauty in any home.
BAX11EL 11” • Limited Edition 100
• Alpaca • 100% Wool Felt
Alpha Farnell Jasper
This handsome fellow is a fine example of the
early 20th century Alpha Farnell design, regarded
by many as the original English teddy bear. Made
from a dense and incredibly soft golden mohair,
Jasper is neatly finished with a light turquoise satin
ribbon and features the famous ‘Alpha Farnell by
Merrythought’ woven label on his right paw pad.
‘Growls’ when tipped.
XAB16JS 16” • Limited Edition 100
• Mohair • Velvet • Internal ‘Growl’
Sunny
Sunny is a cheerful daffodil yellow
coloured bear made from a lusciously
dense wavy mohair and finished with a
delicate organza ribbon and big friendly
smile.
VS12SY 12” • Limited Edition 100
• Mohair • 100% wool felt • Bean-filled
21 | www.merrythought.co.uk
www.merrythought.co.uk | 22