Q: I have two soft toys from the TV series Tom and Jerry. They are about six inches high and have a tag on them which says something that looks like Menythorpe. What are they worth?

Mrs L

A: The tag actually says Merrythought -- the name of a soft-toy manufacturer based in Ironbridge in Shropshire, and still in business. These toys date from the 1960s when the TV series was at its height of popularity, and the pair are worth £60 to £80 if in excellent condition.