Merrythought Ltd, Ironbridge, Telford, Shropshire TF8 7NJ t: 01952 433116 f: 01952 432054 e:
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2014 Collection Cheeky & Punkie Bears
Cheeky Bears
Handmade in England
Cheeky Teddy’s Bear
The Finest Teddy Bears Since 1930 Merrythought has been hand-making the quintessential English teddy bear in the World Heritage Site of Ironbridge, Shropshire, since 1930.
Inspired by the famous 1902 Clifford Berryman cartoon which told the story of President ‘Teddy’ Roosevelt refusing to shoot a bear cub while out hunting, believed by some to be the idea behind the creation of the first teddy bear, this Cheeky version of the little bear is simply irresistible and a real must-have for any teddy bear collector. He is sculpted from the finest alpaca and features magnets in his hands and head allowing him to hide away from danger, whilst a felt luggage tag of surrender hangs neatly around his neck. T10TRB 10” • Limited Edition 100 • Alpaca • 100% Wool Felt • Bean-filled
The Merrythought Cheeky Bear is an original design from the 1950s that continues to be one of our most collectable characters. All our Cheeky Bears are fully jointed and feature the infamous bells in the ears.
Punkie Bear (Punkinhead) has attracted a loyal following since Merrythought first launched the design in 1949. All our Punkies are fully jointed and feature the signature ‘top knot’. All sizes are approximate
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Cheeky Bears
Cheeky Bears
Cheeky Ivor
Cheeky Keepsake
A delightful little Cheeky who wears a genteel felt ruff and is made from a quality distressed mohair.
Keepsake is made from a wonderful vintage style mohair and wears a special silver lucky key charm on a satin ribbon.
Cheeky Milo
T6IV 6” • Limited Edition 75
An exceptionally handsome and cuddly Cheeky made from a premium two-tone tipped mohair.
• Mohair • Velvet • 100% Wool Felt
T15MLO 15” • Limited Edition 75 • Mohair • Velvet • 100% Wool Felt
T8KPS 8” • Limited Edition 100 • Mohair • 100% Wool Felt • Silver-plated key accessory
Cheeky Hugo Hugo is a gorgeous straw coloured Cheeky dressed in a classic British tweed country suit with accompanying cap and cotton waistcoat. Suit is fully detachable.
Cheeky Seagreen This distinctive Cheeky is made from a very special bluey-green wavy mohair, complimented with velvet paw pads and a soft bean-filled tummy. An oversized head and endearing eyes make this bear truly irresistible.
T10HGO 10” • Limited Edition 100 • Mohair • 100% Wool Felt • British Tweed • 100% Cotton
T10/8SGR 9” • Limited Edition 100 • Mohair • Velvet • 100% Wool Felt • Bean-filled
Cheeky Romper Bear This playful ‘bear’ romper suit is fully removable, revealing an adorable peachy blonde Cheeky underneath. T8RMB 8” • Limited Edition 100 • Mohair • Soft fleece • Velvet • 100% Wool Felt • Bean-filled
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Cheeky Bears
Cheeky Bears
Cheeky Heather Tweed - with Harris Tweed bag This delightful Cheeky is made from the finest silver-white mohair and features Harris Tweed paw pads in a warm mauve colour with pink and ivory fleck, simply finished with an organza bow. Presented in a satin lined matching Harris Tweed shoulder bag which is also handmade by Merrythought - a truly special collectors piece for the Cheeky enthusiast.
Cheeky Little Macaron – Raspberry & Pistachio
T10HTH 10” • Limited Edition 100
These sweet characters are inspired by the French confection, have smiley oversized heads and come in a choice of two delicious colours. Sold separately.
• Mohair • Harris Tweed • Velvet • Satin • Cotton Mix Cord
• Mohair • 100% Wool Felt
T7/6MCR 7” • Limited Edition 75
T7/6MCP 7” • Limited Edition 75
Cheeky Ruben A traditionally styled Cheeky made from a deep chestnut mohair with contrasting blonde tummy and a big silky bow. T12RBN 12” • Limited Edition 100 • Mohair • Velvet • 100% Wool Felt • Bean-filled
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Cheeky Bears
Cheeky Bears
Cheeky Laurel
Cheeky Bobtail
Laurel is made from luxury mohair in light shades of green and cream. On her tummy are two stylish gold and pearl coloured buttons.
A novel Cheeky in summer pastel shades with adorable fluffy ears and a quirky ‘bobtail’. T8BT 8” • Limited Edition 100 • Mohair • Velvet
T8LRL 8” • Limited Edition 100 • Mohair • Velvet • 100% Wool Felt
Cheeky Alexa This elegant bear is made from a soft lilac mohair and is dressed in a feminine lace jacket with matching bow and foot pads. T10ALX 10” • Limited Edition 100 • Mohair • Cotton lace • Velvet • 100% Wool Felt • Bean-filled
Cheeky Pure Silk – Silver A luxurious Cheeky with raw silk bow tie and paw pads embroidered with a gold Merrythought wishbone emblem. Third in a series which includes Cheeky Pure Silk Purple and Yellow from 2013. T10CSS 10” • Limited Edition 100 • Mohair • 100% Silk • Velvet
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Cheeky Chipmunk This wonderfully happy Cheeky simply exudes personality in his cute chipmunk costume complete with bushy tail. Bonnet and shorts are detachable. T10CHIP 10” • Limited Edition 100 • Mohair • 100% Wool Felt • Woven Plush • Bean-filled
Cheeky Isabella A classic Cheeky in a pretty cotton print dress with coordinating satin bow in the ear. T10ISB 10” • Limited Edition 100 • Mohair • 100% Cotton • Velvet • 100% Wool Felt • Bean-filled
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Cheeky & Punkie Bears
Cheeky & Punkie Bears
Punkie Edamame & Cheeky Edamame
Cheeky Year Bear 2014 This year’s Cheeky Ironbridge bear is made from a quality plush with contrasting inner ears and embroidered wool felt pads.
A charming duo in the vibrant green colour of freshly-picked Edamame beans. • Mohair • 100% Wool Felt
T15IR14 15” • Limited Edition 100 • Luxury Plush • 100% Wool Felt
JP8EDM 8” • Limited Edition 75
T8EDM 8” • Limited Edition 75
Punkie Piko Piko is a divine white Punkie with a soft, peachy coloured fluffy tummy and top-knot.
Punkie Little Orphan This little Punkie is just asking to be loved. Little Orphan has a ‘loopy’ head and doleful eyes giving him an adorable personality. He is comforted by an exquisite pure cashmere blanket which he gently clasps using magnets sewn inside each hand pad.
Cheeky Baggy Rustico & Punkie Baggy Antico
JP8PKO 8” • Limited Edition 100 • Mohair • 100% wool felt • velvet
JP8LO 8” • Limited Edition 100 • Mohair • 100% Wool Felt • 100% Cashmere • Bean-filled
These little baggy-style Cheeky and Punkie bears have the most appealing expressions, each crafted from vintage-look mohair with embroidered paw pads and a softly stuffed tummy. • Mohair • Velvet • Bean-filled
T8RUS 8” • Limited Edition 100
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JP8ATC 8” • Limited Edition 100
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Punkie Bears
Punkie Bears
Punkie Tobias Tobias is an archetypal Punkie made from butterscotch blonde mohair with powder blue velvet shorts. JP10TB 10” • Limited Edition 100 • Mohair • 100% Wool Felt • Velvet
Punkie Artie Punkie Rio Rio is a charming classic Punkie in blonde shades of wavy mohair with a velvet muzzle and foot pads, finished with a big silky bow. JP12RIO 12” • Limited Edition 75
Artie is an old-fashioned styled Punkie made from a milk chocolate coloured mohair, joyfully wearing cornflower blue felt shorts. JP10ART 10” • Limited Edition 100 • Mohair • 100% Wool Felt • Velvet • Bean-filled
• Mohair • 100% Wool Felt • Velvet
Punkie Gingersnap A warm biscuit coloured Punkie with oversized head and a wonderfully appealing expression. JP10/8GSP 9” • Limited Edition 100 • Mohair • 100% Wool Felt • Bean-filled
Punkie Jethro A loveable little Punkie with bright eyes and a tactile blonde tummy. JP8JTR 8” • Limited Edition 100 • Mohair • 100% Wool Felt • Velvet
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Punkie Bears
Punkie Bears
Punkie Rock Pink A striking little Punkie crafted in a vivid pink mohair. JP8PRP 8” • Limited Edition 75 • Mohair • 100% Wool Felt • Velvet
Punkie Kento The truly endearing Kento is made from a premium tipped mohair with fudge coloured tummy and inner ears.
Punkie Enzo A luscious little Punkie that sits in the palm of your hand - made from gorgeous, fluffy black mohair, grey velvet and complimented with silver thread in his nose.
JP10KNT 10” • Limited Edition 100 • Mohair • 100% Wool Felt • Velvet • Bean-filled
JP8EZ 8” • Limited Edition 100 • Mohair • 100% Wool Felt • Velvet • Bean-filled
Punkie Rose Quartz The sixth bear in our ‘Punkie Precious Stone’ series, Rose Quartz is made from a pink coloured mohair and features a REAL rose quartz stone hand-stitched into the left ear. JP10RQZ 10” • Limited Edition 100 • Mohair • Velvet • 100% Wool Felt
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