Chiltern Bears

was opened in 1908 the Chiltern Toy Works. It was not until 1915, although the first teddy bear was produced, the 'Master Teddy. "This was unfortunate Teddy in five dimensions, and was in overalls and cotton T-shirt. With a relatively large head, had a broad smile and big eyes opaque.

In 1920 the company went into partnership with HG Stone, HG Stone and Company to form the factory operational Chiltern. The activity was successful, thatpermission to open a second plant in 1921. Tag with the name "Chiltern Toys' were the first" Hugmee used in 1923 with the introduction of the area known as the Teddy Bears. "They only had a chest cardboard tag, the" mark Chiltern Toys / Made in England ", has said. Hugmee The teddy bears were the main type produced between mid-1920 to 1950. It should be noted embroidered noses were used, the bears are similar to those of Teddy Toy Joy, in which an outer ring wasraised above the other points on each side. Each bear is fully articulated, however. Made of mohair, wool, wood was used for the compilation of the head and kapok was placed in the arms, legs and body. Everyone had a happy smile embroidered. Hugmees 1940, but had a flat nose, and often had Rexine pads. Hugmees The 50's were similar to those printed with mohair and a good label.

The "Teddy Silk is silk plush and art was introduced in 1920 at the end of the year. ThoseSilk art during the '40s with his face was sad, and had big round ears, small feet and had cotton in "sub" filling. Often there was a music box inside the EU.

From 1945-1967 each label had a teddy bear that, "Chiltern Hygienic Toys / Made in England.

In 1967 the company became a subsidiary of Chad Valley. The tags are now both names "Chad Valley, Chiltern for the next years until 1973, when all but two of the factories Chad Valleyclosed.