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Cherished Teddies Jeremy Figurine 1991 Box Cert Vintage Bear Bunny 950521
£18.00
Item Overview
• Type: Vintage Collectible Teddy Bear Figurine / Ornamental Childhood Keepsake
• Brand: Cherished Teddies
• Manufacturer: Enesco (Licensed via Hamilton Gifts)
• MPN: 950521
• Place of Origin: China
• Style: Nostalgic Kitsch / Cozy Cottagecore Ornament / Traditional Collectible Figurine
• Colour: Soft Powder Blue Jacket, Pastel Yellow and White Plaid Shirt, Warm Honey-Brown Teddy Fur, and Cream White Stuffed Bunny
• Design Era: Early 1990s Era (First Introduced c. 1991)
• Material: Cold-Cast Polyresin / High-Detail Sculpting Resin
• Set Includes: Three (3) Original Interlocking Heritage Pieces: One (1) "Jeremy" Bear with Bunny Figurine, One (1) Paper Adoption Registration Certificate, and One (1) Original Illustrative Presentation Box
• Features: Handwritten Registration Identification Number (Reg. No. 3S2/313), Facsimile Artist Signature Base Stamp, "Friends Like You Are Precious and Few" Bottom Title Inscription, Textured Simulated Fur and Knit Fabric Moulds, and Blank Adoption Paperwork
• Condition: Good Vintage Condition with Original Box and Certificate (The resin figurine is structurally immaculate without chips, the paper certificate remains unwritten and crisp, and the vintage cardboard box shows pronounced storage crushing and edge wear)
• Size and Capacity: Petite shelf display cabinet scale; the figurine stands approximately 3.15 inches tall (approx. 8.0 cm) with a base width of roughly 2.0 inches (approx. 5.0 cm).
Dating & Historical Context
• Dating: This sweet ornamental piece dates to the very launch of the Enesco brand catalog (c. 1991). The inclusion of the original first-generation box layout, the traditional "950521" serial classification tracking system, and the specific handwritten formatting of the base registration markers are key diagnostics that establish this piece as a desirable early-period production run.
• Historical Note: Launched in the early spring season of 1992 by the legendary giftware giant Enesco, Cherished Teddies became a monumental cornerstone of 1990s pop-culture collecting. Created from the delicate, whimsical watercolor illustrations of celebrated artist Priscilla Hillman, these figurines captured an idealized world of innocent, comforting childhood affection.
The "Jeremy" figurine was one of the foundational early releases that built the brand's immense global following. Designed around the sentimental motto, "Friends Like You Are Precious and Few," the character portrays a young boy bear proudly wearing a smart powder blue sports jacket over a gingham shirt, holding a beloved, floppy-eared toy rabbit.
To heighten the emotional connection for gift-givers and collectors, Enesco uniquely packed each piece with an official adoption certificate. This interactive element allowed the new owner to formally log their name and "adoption date" in the registry records, turning mass-manufactured resin items into deeply personal family heirlooms.
Description
A delightfully sentimental acquisition for dedicated Enesco archive collectors, retro nursery room stagers, or vintage 1990s sentimentality curators, this complete "Jeremy" Cherished Teddies lot is full of gentle nostalgia. Hand-cast from a high-definition polymer resin, the piece captures a heartwarming level of detail, mimicking the soft texture of knitted fabric seams, woven gingham check squares, and dimpled mohair plush teddy fur.
Accompanied by its unblemished paper adoption papers and original gift box, this set represents a wonderful time capsule from the height of the mid-1990s collectible boom, making it a beautiful gift for a lifelong companion.
Expert Identification & Design Features:
• Priscilla Hillman Identity: The bottom base features a stamped replica signature alongside the official copyright mark, confirming its direct origin from the artist's original illustrations.
• Intact Identity Documentation: Houses the rare, loose paper registration form, featuring decorative borders and a formal greeting invitation designed to register the miniature bear's adoption details.
• High-Fidelity Texturing: The specialized resin compound is masterfully cast to replicate the matte appearance of traditional wood carvings and soft plush fabrics simultaneously.
• Handwritten Registration Code: The bottom underside carries a unique, hand-inked batch control code fraction, a feature reserved for early-production Enesco lines to mark its factory lineage.
Condition Report
This vintage resin figurine lot is in good condition, delivering an exceptional balance of structural integrity and authentic age. The main "Jeremy" teddy bear figure is physically immaculate, entirely free from chips, fractured ears, hairline stress cracks, or restoration work across the delicate paws and bunny ears; the original painted enamel finish is clean, uniform, and free from sun-fading or storage discolouration. The paper adoption registration card is clean, unwritten, and crisp, with only faint natural age yellowing along the margins.
Cosmetic Box Details: In keeping with its decades-long storage history, the original thin cardboard presentation box displays significant structural wear, including heavy crushing, creasing, and partial splits along the top and side closing flaps. This box wear does not impact the protected figurine inside but is noted for complete collectors' transparency.
Shipping & Logistics
• Domestic Shipping: FREE UK TRACKED DELIVERY.
• International Shipping: We proudly ship worldwide via eBay International Shipping (eIS), which completely manages overseas customs clearance and provides absolute seller payout safety against international shipping damage or return liabilities.
• Packaging: To safeguard the delicate resin details and protect the fragile original cardboard packaging, the figurine will be wrapped independently in high-density bubble cushioning. The box and certificate will be safely insulated with shock-absorbing fill, and shipped together inside a rigid outer box to prevent crushing.
• Dispatch: Order before 12.00pm and we ship same day.
Returns & Payment Policies
We want you to be delighted with your heritage find.
• Not as Described: In the unlikely event of an error in our listing, we will provide a full refund and cover the return postage costs.
• Change of Mind: We accept returns within 30 days; however, in these instances, the buyer is responsible for the return shipping costs.