Algernon – Probable 1930s Chiltern Hugmee Teddy Bear
Circa 1930–1937 · Probable Chiltern Toy Works – Hugmee · England
NZ$ 450
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"Hello, I’m Algernon — a dignified English teddy bear believed to have been made by Chiltern Toy Works as part of its early Hugmee family, circa 1930–1…"
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Size
54 cm (21¼ in); 578 g
Estimated era
Circa 1930–1937
Maker / brand
Probable Chiltern Toy Works – Hugmee
Country of origin
England
Materials
Golden mohair plush (probable), amber-and-black glass eyes, pale felt pads, mixed vegetable-fibre stuffing (unconfirmed), metal disc joints, probable card-lined feet, tilt growler
Condition
Antique condition with extensive pile loss, age wear and historic repairs; working growler
Restoration notes
Conserved in his found condition. Extensive overall pile loss and wear are visible, with historic repairs including red stitching at the left paw. Pale felt pads show age and wear; feet are very firm and probably retain card lining. Five disc joints are present and the tilt growler works. No maker's label or ear button remains. Materials and internal construction have not been invasively tested. Inventory: AB-2026-00042.
Tracked NZ shipping
0.58 kg parcel
Certificate of Adoption
Included
Package size
54×25×20 cm
One of a kind
Single listing — once adopted, gone.
Algernon – Probable 1930s Chiltern Hugmee Teddy Bear
NZ$ 450