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AUCTION SPOTLIGHT - Extremely Rare Annette Funicello Bear Company #1 Teddy Bear Now Up for Bid to Benefit Research Fund

Thanks to the generosity of Annette's granddaughter, Emily Hanson, we are pleased to announce the extremely rare opportunity for you to acquire a  #1 Limited Edition teddy bear that originated from Annette's personal collection.  Since launching The Annette Funicello Collectable Bear Company in 1992, #1's from each bear release were reserved for Annette, herself and never sold to the public.

It is well known that Annette would often name the bears produced for her company after special friends and family.  In the mid 1990's a bear named "Emily" was released in an edition of 3000.  After receiving her #1 issue of the bear, Annette gifted it to her granddaughter, Emily Hanson - after whom the bear was named (pictured above). 

Part of Annette's Victorian series, the bear is created from a beige mohair plush and measures approximately 11 1/2'' high.  It comes complete with it's original box and certificate of authenticity.  Also included is a hand-written and signed letter from Annette's granddaughter, Emily Hanson to the lucky winner. 

It is in the spirit of this Christmas season that Emily chose to donate this special keepsake to benefit the continued work of the AFRFND.  We hope that you will consider participating in this very special auction, bidding generously in support of continued medical research into the cause, treatment and cure of neurological disease.

Please reference the auction listing for additional details and to place your bid on this exceptional offering.

SOLD!!!!

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