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Up for sale is a highly collectible, authentic vintage Gabrielle Designs Paddington Bear in the rare, sought-after 24-inch Giant Shop Display size. While the standard retail versions of these iconic British bears stood around 18 inches, this jumbo version was produced in limited quantities specifically for high-end department store window displays during the 1970s and 1980s.
Authenticity Highlights:
• Features the quintessential handmade center-ladder foot stitching unique to genuine Gabrielle Designs plush bodies.
• Retains the original molded black downward-pointed nose and distinctive wide-set button eyes.
• Classic honey-gold, dense textured plush fur.
Condition Report:
This bear is being sold undressed (plush base only) without his original duffle coat, hat, or Dunlop boots. The plush fur is in excellent, clean vintage condition with no major stains, bald spots, or odors. The stitching is completely intact. This is the ultimate blank canvas for a restoration project, or a rare replacement body if you already own the jumbo-sized display accessories!
Please review all photos closely to verify the exceptional vintage condition and authentic foot seam work.
