Once again I have stumbled across a historical doll on Ebay produced by a company I have not encountered before. This George VI doll was produced by the J.K Farnell Toy Company as part of their Alpha Farnell line.
Starting in the mid 1800's, Farnell made an assortment of items, including pincushions and tea cozies. But with the death of John Kirby Farnell in 1897, the toy company changed its product line. Perhaps its most popular product was Teddy bears that were first produced in 1908.
It's most popular line, Alpha Bears were introduced in the 1920's. They were made of Yorkshire mohair and are thought to be the original inspiration for Winnie the Pooh.
The company was eventually sold to Action Toycraft Ltd. in 1968 and renamed Twyford Works. Eventually, the company closed its doors in the mid 1970's.
The company was eventually sold to Action Toycraft Ltd. in 1968 and renamed Twyford Works. Eventually, the company closed its doors in the mid 1970's.
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