Cadbury Teddy Bear Vintage Russ Berrie Purple Waistcoat Plush Soft Toy Archive
£15.00
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Cadbury Teddy Bear Vintage Russ Berrie Purple Waistcoat Plush Soft Toy Archive
£15.00
Item Overview
- Type: Vintage Advertising Plush / Brand Mascot Collector Bear
- Designer: Russ Berrie & Co. Design Studio
- Brand: Russ Berrie (Produced Exclusively for Cadbury Trebor Bassett)
- Manufacturer: Russ Berrie Ltd.
- MPN: Item No. 22232
- PA Reg No: PA Reg No. 257
- Place of Origin: Great Britain (UK Market Promotional Release)
- Style: Nostalgic Brand Memorabilia / Corporate Advertising Archive
- Colour: Rich Chocolate Brown Plush with Regal Cadbury Purple and White Accents
- Design Era: Late 20th Century / Early 2000s Corporate Promotional Era
- Material: Premium Ultra-Soft Textured Synthetic Faux-Fur Plush and Satin Accents
- Set Includes: Single (1) Vintage Plush Character Bear with Integrated Waistcoat
- Features: Embroidered Cadbury Swirl Footpad Detail, Branded Back-Stamp Vest, Dual White Buttons
- Condition: Exceptional, Clean Vintage Preservation (Completely Odour-Free)
- Size and Capacity: Approximately 11 Inches (28 cm) tall when sitting / 13 Inches (33 cm) full length head-to-toe
Dating & Historical Context
- Dating: This nostalgic plush piece is an authentic archival release from the late 1990s to early 2000s, commissioned during the active Cadbury Trebor Bassett corporate alignment era.
- Historical Note: Unlike generic unbranded plush animals, this character piece was designed by the celebrated giftware house Russ Berrie under manufacturer reference Item No. 22232 as part of a limited promotional campaign or corporate visitor gift tier. It showcases the distinctive, high-grade textured faux-fur typical of premium Russ pieces from the period. The bear features an integrated satin-lined waistcoat rendered in iconic Cadbury purple, complete with the vintage corporate font embroidered across the rear and the corporate swirl detailing stitched directly onto the left footpad. It represents a fantastic crossover piece appealing equally to vintage teddy bear enthusiasts and British advertising collectors.
Description
A delightful and highly collectible example of British confectionery history, this authentic Cadbury's Trebor Bassett bear is a premium addition to any vintage toy archive. Crafted with beautifully curly, multi-tonal chocolate brown plush fur, the character is dressed in its signature purple dapper vest featuring twin white button details.
A delightful and highly collectible example of British confectionery history, this authentic Cadbury's Trebor Bassett bear is a premium addition to any vintage toy archive. Crafted with beautifully curly, multi-tonal chocolate brown plush fur, the character is dressed in its signature purple dapper vest featuring twin white button details.
Expert Identification & Design Features:
- Authentic Branding Markers: Features the fully embroidered, bright gold-yellow text across the reverse of the vest alongside a clean white satin structural tush tag bearing the classic multi-coloured corporate logo loop and the official PA Reg No. 257 licensing registration imprint.
- Russ Berrie Craftsmanship: Built with the heavy stitching, glossy safety eyes, and weighted lower body pellet composition that defined the premium tier of Russ Berrie gift creations.
- Display Appeal: Designed to sit beautifully unsupported on a nursery shelf, confectioner’s display cabinet, or nostalgically themed bedroom setting.
Condition Report
This promotional piece is in marvellous vintage condition, showing signs of light display use but completely free from common age-related flaws. The chocolate brown plush is incredibly soft, fluffy, and clean, with no matting, thinning patches, or historic stains. The purple velvet-satin waistcoat remains structurally intact with vibrant colour retention, clean white buttons, and bright, unfrayed embroidery on both the back and the footpad. The original woven manufacturer tush tag is crisp and fully legible. This bear has been stored in a smoke-free and pet-free environment to maintain its freshness. (Please inspect the comprehensive gallery photos to check the fine condition and pile texture).
This promotional piece is in marvellous vintage condition, showing signs of light display use but completely free from common age-related flaws. The chocolate brown plush is incredibly soft, fluffy, and clean, with no matting, thinning patches, or historic stains. The purple velvet-satin waistcoat remains structurally intact with vibrant colour retention, clean white buttons, and bright, unfrayed embroidery on both the back and the footpad. The original woven manufacturer tush tag is crisp and fully legible. This bear has been stored in a smoke-free and pet-free environment to maintain its freshness. (Please inspect the comprehensive gallery photos to check the fine condition and pile texture).
Shipping & Logistics
- Domestic Shipping: FREE UK TRACKED DELIVERY.
- Packaging: Encased within a moisture-resistant inner poly-wrap layer and dispatched inside a strong mailing carton to protect the plush pile from crushing during travel.
- Dispatch: Complete checkout before 12.00pm for same-day dispatch.
Returns & Payment Policies
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- Not as Described: In the unlikely event of an error in our listing description, we will provide a full refund and handle all return shipping costs.
- Change of Mind: We gladly accept customer returns within 30 days; please note that for change of mind, return postal shipping costs are covered by the buyer.