Sold (1930) Label 2 Corky £145 merrythought Paws original felt

Paws original felt

He has his label and original pad stitches

the odd bald spot and some general wear)

tail-operated yes/no head mechanism jointed arms with felt pads

He was sold by Bonhams on the 1st march 1995

Sold (1930) Label 2 Corky £145 merrythought Paws original feltCorky" is such a fine old chap. English in origin, he is an early Merrythought bear dating to the 1930's. Although Merrythought dates back to the late 1800's, they didn't start making their bears until 1930. Corky is one of their early bears, still with original early label on his foot. Wonderful smiley face with glass eyes and embroidery nose and mouth and big ears. He still retains his original felt paw pads. Web stitching claws intact, label is