He is five ways jointed with all his joints working smoothly and he is stuffed with kapok in his body and wood wool in his head
Date 1930 Make English Button Label Fabric Mohair Size 13 ins Eyes Glass with painted backs and large pupils Features Original Nose / Mouth Jointed Fully Jointed Pads Felt
His rattle is also a sign that he was made by a good toymaker with original ideas
cheek and chest
He went to auction once and was bought back buy his owner for twice the price she'd sold him for
SOLD (1907) Aetna Thornaby £200 Chad Toffee He is five ways jointedAn 1907 10 Aetna teddy bear with golden mohair, black boot button eyes, pronounced clipped muzzle, remains of black stitched heart shaped nose, mouth and remains of black claws, swivel head, jointed limbs with felt pads, hump, inoperative squeaker and cream romper 17in. (43cm.)high (hole to top of muzzle, bald spots, hand pads recovered, one foot pad replaced) Description Date 1907 Make American Aetna Fabric Mohair blond Size 17 ins Eyes Boot Button