(1907) Hecla Medium Boy Panurge Pets jointed limbs with velvet pads

jointed limbs with velvet pads

which it seemed never went out of fashion

1930s/40s Antique German Steiff Miniature Bear "Gracie"

Then in 1954 Wendy and I moved to Brighton when she married Eric

Most of his stitched claws were missing so I have replaced them using the pieces left as a guide

(1907) Hecla Medium Boy Panurge Pets jointed limbs with velvet padsMedium Boy is a very rare Hecla. He is mohair, stuffed with woodwool, with felt paws. His paws and feet all have original stitching on them (claws). This 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