A Helvetia bear (1930) Urchin Sold £70 American Stick Bear firm joints

firm joints

velvet nose

He has an upturned shaved triangular nose

The previous owner says "THIS RARE BEAR WAS A GIFT TO MY MOTHER-IN-LAW AS A CHILD IN 1908 OR 1910 FROM HER FATHER

He is stuffed with straw throughout and has a none working growler/squeaker

A Helvetia bear (1930) Urchin Sold £70 American Stick Bear firm jointsUrchin a 1930s German bear with long golden mohair, orange and black glass eyes, pronounced muzzle, black stitched nose and mouth, swivel head, jointed limbs with felt pads, light hump, inoperative growler and diamant collar 19 3 4in. (50cm.) high (bald areas and general wear and thinning) Description Date 1930 Make German Button Label Fabric Mohair Ginger Size 19 ins Eyes Glass replaced Features Pull string Helvetic Musical Jointed Fully Jointed Pads