Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Oh, Becky, your bears are adorable! I'm in love with your Petz bear. But they all are so sweeet! You were very lucky to have known Ken. It seems he was so knowledgeable and nice person.

and this one scored $568.02

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Hermann … 7675.l2557

Wow! Becky and Ernie, thank you so much for your help!!! I thought it is almost impossible to figure out who made him. It is definitely Herman. And actually he has a growler which works (but not very good). I'm glad I rescued him. The antique shop where I found him is just an old barn where things are laying in messy piles. They have an amazing handmade Halloween house for sale but mice ate part of its chimney. I guess my bear was in danger too.

I have found several more Hermann bears on ebay. This one was sold for $115. Description: "The best description is the appraisal by Ken Yenke, author, historian, teddy bear expert and author of 3 Teddy Bear books:  "Your bear is a very nice German Hermann gebruder (brothers).  Classic features of Hermann:  3 claws, red glass eyes and sewn-in snout.  Dating from 1940, he is a great-looking bear.  There is some wear but insure price up to $350 for a collector." Note:  I am sorry to report that Ken Yenke recently passed away.  He completed his appraisal for this bear in October 2013.  My sincere condolences to his family and friends."

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1940-03 … 7675.l2557

Hey everyone,
I’m new to this site. Yesterday I found this cute little guy in a dusty corner at the back of of an old antique shop and rescued him. Paid $15. I think he is adorable but I would like to know a little bit more about him. Any help is much appreciated.
He is  about 17-18 inches long. I think he is genuine mohair. He has glass eyes, long muzzle, nose with horizontal stitches, and replaced pads. He is crunchy and has round (probably wooden) joints, rotating limbs and head. Any ideas about his origin? Thanks