SALEROOM ANNOUNCEMENT - Estimate has changed from £300-400 to £400-500.

A rare Aetna (US) teddy bear circa 1910, with blonde mohair, orange and black glass eyes, pronounced clipped muzzle, distinct black heart-shaped nose, mouth and claws, swivel head, jointed limbs with felt pads and card-lined feet, hump and inoperative squeaker —17in. (43cm.) high (hand pads replaces, some bald spots, general wear, hole to tip of right hand and repairs to feet pads) - Aetna Toy Animal Co. was founded in 1901 in New York