Description: Vintage 1940's Chad Valley Co Ltd "Weekin" dolls: 8" Gwyneth w/tags and 8 1/2" Scottish Highlander. Overall fair to good condition. Due to age and materials, these "Weekin" dolls have crazing and several breaks - or in the case of the Scottish Highlander he is missing the bottom of his legs (see pictures). Their faces and most of their outfits are in very good condition. Male characters are fairly rare from this time period."GWYNETH" "Weekin Doll" by The Chad Valley Co. Ltd. - made in England. She still wears the original tag that says: "By Appointment Toy Makers to H.M. The Queen" and Harborne" - which dates it between 1938 and 1952. This doll is dressed in traditional Wales clothing. Her legs and arms are made of a composite or plastic material, and she is Kapok stuffed. Note: Her left arm and left leg are cracked. Scottish Highlander "Weekin Doll" by The Chad Valley Co. Ltd. - made in England. This doll is dressed in traditional Scottish Highlander clothing. His legs and arms are made of a composite or plastic material, and she is Kapok stuffed. Note: The bottom of his legs are missing, and his right arm is loose, so it may have a crack as well. His purse straps are also broken.Let me know if you have any questions. Brief History: The company has its roots in a printing business established by Anthony Bunn Johnson in Birmingham in the early 19th century. Under the management of his son Joseph and grandson Alfred the company moved to the suburb of Harborne, in the valley of a stream called the Chad Brook, giving its name to the Chad Valley district, from which the company name is derived. After originally introducing soft toys like teddy bears, they expanded into other toys. Known for their high quality and attention to detail the company received a royal warrant in 1938 as 'Toymakers to H.M. The Queen'. When Princess Elizabeth acceded to the throne in 1952 the warrant was changed to read 'Toymakers to H.M. Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother'.
Price: 49.95 USD
Location: Mountville, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-11-26T15:53:25.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Chad Valley
Year: 1940
Time Period: 1938-1952
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Vintage: Yes
