(1907) Hecla advert Mohair Coffee ) high (patch to top

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Very interesting unusual antique teddy bear from a British Company

Fabric Long White Mohair  Size 21 ins Eyes Glass light amber replaced Features Original stitched nose and mouth Jointed Fully jointed Pads Felt Stuffing Excelsior Clothes Growl Number V62

Button Label Dean's blue ink label  Fabric Golden Art Silk Size 17 ins Eyes Glass Eyes Features His ink label

Albert's legs are seamed at the back and his footpads are pointed at the heel so he appears to be standing on tiptoe

(1907) Hecla advert Mohair Coffee ) high (patch to topThis company began making bears to be Americas answer to the successful German Steiff bear. The company made their bears to be almost identical to Steiff bears, they even imported the mohair from Germany! Yet, the company did not advertise much and was out of business in two years. These adorable and handsome bears are very hard to find! Description Date 1907 Make American Hecla Fabric Mohair Size Eyes glass eyes Features Cinnamon stitching Jointed