This is Ashton, an early 1900’s American Teddy Bear
he measures 36cm and is fully jointed
Ashton is made from apricot mohair, with some wear
there is an old repair under his chin
he has black shoe button eyes
it is most likely that his brown floss nose, mouth and claws are not original
his paw and foot pads are made from leather-like fabric
there is cardboard underneath his foot pads
on his left foot there is a remnant of a stamp/print
“Ashton Bear Springfield MO” ?
it might be the manufacturer or toy store where he was sold
Ashton has a very sweet facial expression!
€ 495-
( $ 545-* ~ £ 425-* )
ON HOLD!