Chad Valley dolls and soft toys, Britain, from 1915 onwards
Chad Valley is a toy company that was founded in the United Kingdom in the late 19th century. It is known for producing a wide range of toys and games for children, including dolls, action figures, board games, and puzzles. Chad Valley toys are known for their high quality and durability, and they are popular with children and collectors alike. The company was originally founded by Arnold Lowe as a small toy shop in Birmingham, England and it quickly grew in popularity and began producing its own toys, which were sold both in the UK and abroad. In the 1920s, Chad Valley became one of the largest toy manufacturers in the world, and it continued to expand throughout the 20th century. Today, Chad Valley is still a well-known and respected brand in the toy industry.
Chad Valley Princess Margaret doll, circa 1938 pressed gauze face, hand painted with blue eyes, carmine lips and blushed cheeks. Original costume of red felt beret and coat over green dress and a full set of undergarments. Very light soiling to face and…
Chad Valley Princess Elizabeth doll. Circa 1938, felt-faced hand painted and blushed. In all original clothing, blue wool beret and coat, with floral crepe de chine dress. Original paper tag to left wrist. A well modelled likeness. Marks to both thumbs…
Chad valley all cloth character doll, painted features with brown mohair on rag body with original Art Deco style yellow velvet fur trim winter coat with matching hat and boots 46 cm
Composition character doll blue stationary eyes on composition ball jointed body 45 cm with faults, together with possible Chad valley Pinocchio soft toy, Mickey mouse velvet toy and hand knitted golly 48 cm, 17 cm, 43 cm