(1907) Hecla advert Mohair Coffee Albert's legs are seamed at

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

Button   Label Fabric Cinnamon Mohair Size 12 ins Eyes B Button Features Long Nose Jointed Fully Jointed Pads Felt Stuffing Straw Clothes Dungarees Growl Number 160

plush body Size 8 ins Eyes Glass with painted backs and black pupils Features Carded feet Jointed Unjointed head Pads Carded felt shoes

Very interesting unusual antique teddy bear from a British Company

his feet contain a heavy material (possibly rubber) which cause his legs to swing when he is lifted

(1907) Hecla advert Mohair Coffee Albert's legs are seamed atThis 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