Sold (1923) Persephone For Sale £250 28 ins "Malcolm" is a beautiful large

"Malcolm" is a beautiful large Chad Valley MAGNA series bear with red/white embroidered "Chad Valley - Hygienic Toys - Made in England" label to one foot

Authentic Joy Toys bears typically have a white label on the right sole of the foot

Wilson's mohair coverage is very good with few sparse spots

very old replaced paws and pads

jointed limbs with remains of painted pads and inoperative squeaker —13 1/2in

Sold (1923) Persephone For Sale £250 28 ins "Malcolm" is a beautiful largePersephone is a stunning 1920s Chiltern bear. This handsome part wood wool part kapok filled bear stands approximately 20 inches tall, and is five ways jointed. This elegant upstanding citizen has kept herself well groomed and presentable over her ninety plus years of life with her prominent shaven muzzle, early Chiltern horn shaped nose, and keen amber coloured glass eyes, is an excellent example of a Chiltern bear Description Date c 1923 Make