(1907) Hecla Uncle Heck Mohair Pads were usually carded and

Pads were usually carded and pads and paws made of brushed cotton

and is very clean

He is woodwool stuffed and has replaced pads

This is not tin but rather a heavy steel

inset short mohair muzzle with metal nose with nostrils

(1907) Hecla Uncle Heck Mohair Pads were usually carded andUncle Heck is a very rare Hecla. He is mohair, stuffed with woodwool, with felt paws. His nose needs a stitch! 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 handsome bears are very hard to find!