Choco by Robin Rive, New Zealand circa 1990s Rainbow Designs This small and delightful bear

This small and delightful bear is inspired by the Chiltern bear given to Ian by his parents in 1946

original ribbon and a hand-written archive label dated 1965 (see photo)

this kindly-looking felt doll has small black glass eyes (with felt behind) and white mohair side burns and hair

soulful eyes capture that unmistakable canine look

Densely and heavily filled with a mixture of wood shavings and mineral granules

Choco by Robin Rive, New Zealand circa 1990s Rainbow Designs This small and delightful bearThis comical, medium sized monkey is made of sparse and distressed, cream mohair with a felt face, black plastic eyes, a jointed neck and a wired tail, arms and legs. He wears a removable, felt tarboosh and brocade waistcoat. Number 22 of the edition, he is as new with certificate. limited edition of 200 27cm 10. 5