Classic Bears

Today I ended up in Callander and nipped into the Hamilton Toy Collection. It is a weird and wonderful collection of toys from the Victorian era onwards with such classic characters as Rupert Bear, Action Man, Sindy, Barbie and Count Duckula all represented. They also have a whole load of bears. Inculding a few Schuco miniatures... There was also a very handsome Steiff called Gerhardt and a picture of him being loved by his original owner...

However my favourite Steiff creature was this Goldfish! There was no label on it but a bit searching has lead me to think it might be a Steiff Flossy Fish (No. 2300/22 from 1968 - 1978). It seems to have been made in a range of mohair colours over the time.

Now if only I can convince Tom this is the goldfish I need to have to celebrate our anniversary this year!