#317

English Cloth Character Doll by Chad Valley with Rare Costume and Face
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$600
sold
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features,brown eyes,impressed scowls and frown lines,closed mouth,prominent nose,brown mohair wig,five piece body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Hygienic Toys,Made in England by Chad Valley Co,Ltd. Comments: Chad Valley,circa 1938,the doll may have been inspired by the Sergeant Preston radio series featuring the adventures of a Royal Canadian Mounted Policeman,which first aired in 1938 and was extremely popular. Value Points: pristine unplayed with condition,the doll wears a Royal Canadian Mounted Police felt flannel costume including felt wide-brimmed hat,riding crop and riding boots.