SOLD (1940) Label 2 Arthur £85 American Charming vintage Merrythought teddy bear

Charming vintage Merrythought teddy bear with original Hygienic Toys label

He is straw filled and jointed and is approx 14" tall

You can see where her ear button once was

Non on pads Stuffing Woodwool/kapok Clothes Pink Dress Growl Tail pull Number 231

His carded linen paw pads are in reasonable shape

SOLD (1940) Label 2 Arthur £85 American Charming vintage Merrythought teddy bearArthur is a lovely Merrythought bear made during the period when materials were rationed in the 1940s. He still has his label but it is no longer legible. He has a fair covering of mohair and his bare fabric is marked in places. He has all of his original felt pads that have a few tiny nibble holes on his paws but otherwise have survived well. He has all of his original claw stitching and his original nose and mouth. His vintage glass eyes are