(1931) Early Merrythought Bingie bear 15ins the early one without the

the early one without the word British on it

He has original velveteen pads and his Ting-a-Ling is still working

Eyes are firmly mounted to the head - scuffed but not chipped

thin yellow/green silk ribbon around neck-original

Showcased by Sue Howard

(1931) Early Merrythought Bingie bear 15ins the early one without theMerrythought 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