Little Wooden Bear Puzzle victorian trade card or perhaps filling with peppercorns

or perhaps filling with peppercorns to scoop out as needed

The frame measures 14”w x 8”h

to understand the play being made

He is held by the hips and suspended in air by a newer stand terminating in a metal base--it would just take a little loosening of the wire around his hip in order to take him down safely

as I was able to use a needle to pull away a few

Little Wooden Bear Puzzle victorian trade card or perhaps filling with peppercornsI don't know the maker of this small vintage bear puzzle, but I think it's a really sweet one. I especially love the choice of blue paint for face, augmented by eyeballs that make him look cross eyed, plus those almost elephantine legs and tall arched back. A perfect stocking stuffer for kids, bear lovers and camping enthusiasts alike! 4 1 4" l x 3 1 2" t x 5 8" thick. Good condition, with a little roughness to the wood around the left ear and a faint