Lot 463: Gabrielle Designs Paddington Bear Plush Toy, Circa 1970s-1980s.

A vintage Paddington Bear plush toy manufactured by Gabrielle Designs of Doncaster, England. This iconic character features a beige-coloured plush body with amber-coloured plastic eyes and a moulded black plastic nose. The bear is dressed in its signature attire, comprising an orange felt hat and a brown felt duffle coat featuring two functional wooden toggle closures. The figure is finished with a pair of yellow plastic Wellington boots. This design represents the classic British-made iteration of Michael Bond’s character, produced before the manufacturing moved overseas. No original box or manufacturer tags are present.