He measures 10 inches from snout to tail and is approximately 7 1/2 inches tall.

As found >> Much of the mohair covering is worn...although two of the feet pads are covered, they are worn, while the two remaining show visible straw. Protruding from one of the feet, you will see a curved wire that would have likely attached the bear to a frame. Both of the amber eyes remain as does the tail, yet the mouth and nose stitches are gone and one ear has been re-sewn.

As mentioned and proven, this guy has been loved, but I believe he is a very good find. Rarely will you find an early standing bear in any condition, nor one that is as irresistable as this one.

Circa mid 1800's. Private collection.