(1920) Early button. BRITISH CHAD VALLEY MADE Alpaca Rust His ears have been sewn

His ears have been sewn back on at some time and his growler is not working

There is something in her tummy

Many years ago this looks as if it became worn and was covered with a knitted jumper which now also very worn

Underscored F button

(1920) Early button. BRITISH CHAD VALLEY MADE Alpaca Rust His ears have been sewnOne 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