(1907) Hecla advert Hunter

(1907) Hecla advert HunterThis 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

nose and claws

Date 1910 Make Early German

Date 1910 Make German Strunz Fabric Mohair Cinnamon Size 18 ins Eyes Boot Button Features Jointed Fully Jointed Pads Replaced felt Stuffing Woodwool Clothes Vintage sailor jacket Growl Not Working tilt growler Number 143A

His collar belongs to his friend so won't be coming with him

he also has a tiny tongue

) high (bald spot on tummy

Button   Label Red Fabric Mohair Golden Size 15 ins Eyes Glass Features Spoon Arms Jointed Fully Jointed Pads Velvet Stuffing Woodwool Clothes Bow Growl Not Working Number 138

Each had an inset snout in short mohair as well as paw pads

a working squeaker

He is well worn

India is an old Jointed Teddy Bear with glass eyes and a growler in good condition

He is 13" tall