x(1907) Aetna Group Chad Valley Jointed Fully Jointed Pads Felt

Jointed Fully Jointed Pads Felt Stuffing Woodwool Kapok Clothes Growl Number 270A

‘Toffee’ a Chad Valley Toffee teddy bear 1950s

Some areas of him are very worn

"Made in England by Dean's Rag Book Co Ltd London"

One of the identifying features are the springs in the animals legs

x(1907) Aetna Group Chad Valley Jointed Fully Jointed Pads FeltThis company began making bears to be Americas answer to the successful German Steiff bear. The company made their bears to be almost identical to Steiff bears, they even imported the mohair from Germany! Yet, the company did not advertise much and was out of business in two years. These adorable and handsome bears are very hard to find! Description Date 1907 Make American Aetna Fabric Mohair Size Eyes Features Jointed Fully jointed Pads Stuffing