Nelson - William Simpson Teddy Bear Collection

Nelson - William Simpson Teddy Bear Collection

Teddy bear, 'Nelson' a Dean's bear, honey colour fabric, swivel head and jointed limbs, issued in 2005 to commemorate the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, company label on right back pad, 'Nelson' embroidered in black on left back pad, usual label stitched at lower back:limited edition 64 of 500, navy tail coat in heavy cotton trimmed with gold braid and brass buttons, lined in white sateen, white cotton waistcoat and white neckerchief, black felt Nelson style hat trimmed with black ribbon and gold braid, interior of box in gold card with following items mounted:Certificate of Authenticity, small book 'The Life and Times of Lord Nelson', very small 'Certificate of Provenance' for the small piece of wood said to be from HMS Victory, ~10 from the sale of each bear went equally between The Royal Naval Museum and The Save the Victory Fund.

Mr Simpson's note reads: Dean's 2004 of Battle of Trafalgar Bear with wooden plaque made from Victory timber.

Nelson the bear's label
Nelson the bear in the collectors box
Nelson the bears foot