RARE antique old early pre-button Chad Valley mohair teddy bear, 1915-1920, 19″

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RARE antique old early pre-button Chad Valley mohair teddy bear, 1915-1920, 19

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Adorable antique very early pre-button and pre-label Chad Valley mohair teddy bear, possibly ‘Smiles’, dating from 1915-1920

 made of ‘old’ gold   mohair,  stuffed with  wood-wool throughout the body and head, 
 fully jointed,
 
has got replacement clear and black glass eyes,pronounced  muzzle,
original black horizontally stitched triangular shaped nose,
 inverted Y shape ‘smiling’ mouth stitching has been replaced,
original  well loved grey colour brushed cotton pads have been recovered with appropriate brushed cotton, original three claws stitching to all limbs, with couple stitches worn-out.

Has got  inoperative large cardboard growler in his tummy.

Teddy Bear is approx. 19″ (49 cm) tall.


Condition – item is  in  good antique condition with some general wear, thinning and balding spots, small hole to the left foot, minor repair at the top of the muzzle, joints a bit loose, but still secure.

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