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UP FOR SALE: An exceptional, investment-grade Vintage 1978 Aunt Lucy Plush Bear manufactured in the UK by Gabrielle Designs (the premier original creators of Paddington Bear plush toys).
This is an incredibly rare find because she is 100% COMPLETE with all of her notoriously missing, fragile vintage components verified, detached, and laid out for inspection.Key Features & Included Accessories:• Original Excursion Ticket Luggage Tag: Fully intact, clean, and attached! Features the fictional “Peruvian Rugby F.C. Reserves Supporters Club” match details on the front, and the iconic handwritten cursive address “Aunt Lucy, c/o The Home for Retired Bears, Lima, Peru” on the reverse side. The paper tag is crisp with a secure orange reinforcement eyelet.
• Original "Peruvian Sol" Pocket Coin & Pin: Verified loose and completely intact! Features the custom map of Peru ("1 Jar") and includes her original safety pin used to secure it. This coin is almost always lost over the decades—having it present exponentially elevates the value of this piece.
• White Eyelet Lace Bloomers: Complete with the tiny integrated pocket square sewn into the front fabric where the coin is traditionally stored.
• Separate Black Felt Slip-On Shoes: Includes her rare, separate black felt slip-on shoes/overshoes in beautiful, unpilled condition.
• Full Authentic Outfit: Complete with her black felt hat (featuring its patterned decorative brim band), orange/tan wrap shawl, and patterned Peruvian-style plaid skirt.Condition Notes:This bear has been lovingly preserved in a pristine, smoke-free home and is in excellent collector condition:
• Plush/Fur: Dense, clean, and in wonderful vintage shape with no thinning or matting.
• Clothing & Fabrics: No major stains, fading, or moth holes. The elastic on the bloomers and the beautiful eyelet lace trim remain white, crisp, and intact.
• Felt Components: The black felt hat and matching slip-on felt shoes are structurally sound, maintaining their dark black color and shape beautifully.
• Spectacles: Fitted perfectly to her face; wire rims are stable and clean.
• Tag: Flat and perfectly legible with only minimal age-appropriate handling wear.
Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to assess the exact cosmetic condition. She will be packaged with extreme care—wrapped securely to ensure the paper tag and delicate spectacles are fully protected during transit.
International buyers welcome via International Shipping. Shipped fast with tracking and insurance.
