**Antique Koala Bear Pin Keep Ex Pat Hatch

Price: 125 including shipping and insurance

Sold by Albion Valley Folk Art and Antiques

For sale is a very sweet and unusual antique pin keep, or possibly match holder, that was formerly in the collection of well known collector and dealer Pat Hatch. I believe that is made of mohair, has some kind of composition facial features, a ribbon around its neck, and is holding some kind of nut that holds the pins and needles, possibly a coquilla nut, although I don't know for sure. The inside of the bear appears to be wood as seen on the bottom, and the piece measures about 2 1/2" tall, 2" wide, and 2" front to back. It is in antique condition, with most of the mohair worn away, but no other significant issues. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions of for additional photos.