Giles Brandreth's Rare Teddy Bears To Be Auctioned

LONDON - AUGUST 30: Broadcaster Giles Brandreth poses with, (L-R) Growler, a much sought after Steiff bear circa 1904, the original Fozzie bear given to Brandreth by Muppets' creator Jim Henson, a polar bear and Paddington bear, that form part of the collection from the world's oldest Teddy Bear Museum on August 30, 2006 in London, England. The museum's priceless collection is to be sold by private treaty at Christies. The museum was opened by self- confessed teddy bear enthusiast Brandreth and his wife in 1988. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)