SOLD (1907) Aetna Honey £300

’Honey’ a rare Aetna teddy bear circa 1908, with blonde mohair, orange and black glass eyes, pronounced muzzle, black cloth heart shaped nose, black stitched mouth, swivel head jointed elongated limbs with felt pads and card lined feet, hump and inoperative squeaker —11in. (28cm.) high (balding around left arm on body, general wear and thinning and missing nose stitching) - Aetna Toy Animal Company was founded in 1901 in New York. From 1906 until 1915 they sold the Aetna-bear, which was originally called the Keystone-bear.

• Over 100 years old. 
• Has been in same family since purchase.
• Classic Golden Mohair exterior and straw filled.  
• Amber glass button eyes.  
• Muzzle advance with classic hump back. 
• Officially appraised by Brenda Yenke, the vintage bear & toy appraiser from Bears and Buds, the online Teddy Bear magazine.  She confirmed that he is an Aetna circa 1907 and is valued at $1,800.00.  He comes with the evaluation certificate.

About Aetna Teddy Bears

• Aetna Toy Animal Co. was founded in 1901 in New York. From 1906 until 1915 they sold the Aetna-bear, which originally was called the Keystone-bear.
• Aetna trademark: The Aetna Toy Animal Company marked their Teddy Bears with a black, printed, oval line around their name, which was placed on the right feet.
• Teddy Bears from Aetna are very rare, especially outside the USA, because the company only made bears for a couple of years.

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