#389

Grand British Golden Mohair Teddy by Chad Valley
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$400
sold
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Description
27" (69 cm.) Short dense mohair fur in a lustrous golden brown color forms the coat of the large teddy,with shortened wide swivel head lending a very plump impression,small rounded muzzle with large black embroidered nose and mouth,amber glass eyes nearly hidden under the muzzle mohair,large stitched-on ears,swivel head,disc-jointed limbs with very long aarms,large feet,canvas-over-muslin paw pads,embroidered claws,original Chad Valley label on right foot. Excellent condition,some play wear to canvas of paw pads. British,Chad Valley,1950s,the bear was originally used as a store display and has wonderful expression and superbly-preserved mohair.