I see where you are coming from with the hat Ipcress. Yes faces a little damaged. Mum to specsavers too! Do you think it is expected damage for the age? I will do some searches related to early european toy manufacturers. Your help is much appreciated thank you.
Tales that is a great idea thank you. Unfortunately I think mum will have to sell eventually as she is downsizing. Although I think this may end up on the large and ever growing 'to keep' pile