(1920) Early button. BRITISH CHAD VALLEY MADE butto

(1920) Early button. BRITISH CHAD VALLEY MADE buttoOne of the earliest buttons. BRITISH CHAD VALLEY MADE. Typically with button in the bear's right ear, occasionally on torso. Steiff patented "button in ear" at this time which may account for the change in position. These bears have flat triangular heads, large triangular shaved noses and smiling inverted Y shaped mouths. Their ears are sewn over the facial seams. They have clear glass eyes with brown painted backs and black pupils. The eyes are sewn

Harry has a quizzical expression with his glowing

Overall he is in very good condition

This handsome part wood-wool part kapok filled bear stands approximately 20 inches tall

I have attached a before pic

Date 1949/50 Make Tara

with grey and white mohair

A lovely Tara bear with a label

Pronounced hump Front final closing seam

hard stuffed with wood-wool throughout

Nickel button with Steiff script 5cms

inoperative squeaker and green and white woven label —17in

He is wood wool stuffed and a little sweetheart