A Merrythought 1960s Cheeky teddy bear, with golden mohair, orange and black plastic eyes, velvet muzzle, black stitched nose, mouth and claws, ears with bells, swivel head and jointed limbs --11 1/2in. (29cm.) high; a worn Irish teddy bear with Eire seam label; a Dean's Golly; an unjointed Chiltern panda with seam label and two other items (some wear) (4)

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