Rare Limited Edition Only 1,000 Bears Exist Worldwide
This is for Mr McGuff ONLY - NOT the pair as shown. The signed and numbered (that matches the cat's foot) certificate exists in doll's bag but NOT the box. The only way to acquire an original box is to buy the rare set of two dolls complete set.
Petronella and Mr. McGuff
Petronella and Mr. McGuff are the very first PussyCat Bears,
were offered as a Collectors pair. The signed and numbered first edition is limited to only 1,000 pairs worldwide. The pair come in their own shared presentation box, with their own certificate of authenticity and a first edition copy of Petronella and Mr. McGuff, The Very First PussyCat Bears. The right paw of each has its own number and original signature. A numbered, signed first edition makes history, so act now to avoid disappointment. Original RETAIL price for the pair of these was $999.00.
High Class Doll Artist Colin Fraser
PussyCat Bears were conceived many years ago by a kindly Antipodean grandfather, Colin Fraser. Sonya Heron, a multi-award-winning Australian teddy bear maker, designed Petronella and Mr. McGuff. Height of each approximately 15 inches, finest German mohair, fully jointed neck, legs and arms. Designed as a collectors piece, with German hand-made glass eyes (therefore not suitable for small children).
Petronella (pictured on left) The leader of the advance landing party. Looks that melt the heart. Hungry for human love. Occasionally displays a rakish, wot-the hell attitude. Arrived holding this place card:
"Cats and Bears of the World Unite" Mr. McGuff (pictured on right) Very friendly knockabout character, who yearns for kindness and affection. Carries the odd scar, the legacy of a hard year or two. Favorite saying: "Bears arent the only ones like to feel loving arms around them."
Very First PussyCat Bears as An Historic Heirloom Investment
Of course, nobody can predict the future values of Collectors Bears. Prices rise and fall; but unique quality products always retain a special value. What can be said is that collector bears have become a half-million a year industry and their popularity has grown over 48 years.
Now PussyCat Bears extend the field of interest to the millions of people who are fascinated by cats. Private research has shown that numbers of enthusiasts judge that PussyCat Bears and traditional teddy bears may quite easily form two parallel and complementary streams in the century to come.
How high will they go?
Will these two historic first releases be as famous and precious as the early Steiff and Teddy Roosevelt bears have now become? Its something only your instinct and judgment can decide. But investor, collector, or just plain owner, youll get a lifetime of pleasure from your very own pair of PussyCat Bear originals.
Trademark
Every PussyCat Bear carries their unique trademark. It is designed to protect buyers like you and is your guarantee that your PussyCat Bears are genuine originals.
The coming of PussyCat Bears story begins..
Of course, nearly everyones heard of bear cats. They're surly and snarly and not at all friendly. But now the time for Cat Bears has come. PussyCat Bears. They're cuddly, kind and endearing. All the huggable lovableness of a traditional teddy. And they stylish, mysterious never-quite-yours personality of a cat that definitely knows it own mind. Petronella thinks its unfair that bears have had all the fun for so long Outrageous my dears! But Mr. McGuff is more philosophical. We are here to lift up the hearts of all those who love cats AND bears. Forever and ever.
The Day of Discovery
It is now reliably recorded that Petronella and Mr. McGuff were discovered in the Antipodes, at dawn on a cold June day. A passing schoolgirl named Angela True saw them sitting together under a mysterious cone of light. Petronella was carrying a placard. Mr. McGuff was completing his own sign, in his very spiky handwriting. It said, Theres nothing like a cuddle from a PussyCat Bear. Really, Trooty. Suddenly the cone of light disappeared. And quick-thinking Angela True gathered up both the bears, gave them each a big welcoming hug, and carried them into Civilization As We Know It. Angela, a sensitive child, said: Today these Very First PussyCat Bears have made history together. And, for the Sake of Posterity and in the interests of Serious Collections Everywhere, they should never be separated, torn asunder, or otherwise parted. The Lord Major of the Antipodes passed a solemn decree that this should be so as long as they both shall live. Forever together, signed Petronella. And double the love for everyone who wants us, said Mr. McGuff.
