Gorgeous Fur for Bear-Making, Cutter, Reenactment Start Price USD 40.00 Current Price USD 40.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, May 17, 2008 End Time Wednesday, May 21, 2008 Location Carrying Place, Ontario See more about 'Gorgeous Fur for Bear-Making, Cutter, Reenactment' Description BID EARLY AND SAVE 10%! If you are the FIRST BIDDER and also the SUCCESSFUL BIDDER and you have placed your first bid AT LEAST 48 HOURS before the end of the auction, you will receive 10% OFF the final price of this item. This offer does not apply to Buy It Now sales. Gorgeous Fur from Vintage Coat Beaver? Mink? Muskrat? Ideal for Bear-Making, Cutter Project or Crafts This was a stunning coat in its day, but unfortunately it's day as a coat is long past. Time to give it new life as teddy bears, a cutter project, trim for a medieval reenactment costume or any number of craft projects. There is a lot of beautiful fur here between the damaged bits. This is a full-length coat made of what looks to me like beaver but could also be mink or muskrat. The fur is a little longer than on the mink coats that have come my way, and has a very soft, velvety brown undercoat and dark, shiny guard hairs. This gives it almost a wet look, in a good way, and a rich variation in colour and texture. This coat has had its lining removed to reduce shipping costs and as the first step in turning it into something else. I examining it before listing I found some flaws that need mentioning. There is one badly worn spot about 12 inches by 8 inches where few guard hairs remain. The undercoat is soft and velvety and might be useful for lining ears, for snouts or as a contrasting piece on a teddy's chest.  One sleeve is torn badly above the cuff and the skins there seem quite fragile, so there will likely be some waste there. There are a few other holes and thin spots to be worked around. I think it will be worth it, however, since most of the fur is in good shape and the skins, overall, seem strong and supple enough, if a bit dry. The pieces will likely need lining with muslin for added strength and durability. This coat has a lot of fur to work with. It is about 45 inches long and about 60 inches around the hem. Oodles of fur, oodles of fun!   ~ CHECK OUT OUR OTHER ITEMS ~ You never know what you may find!We are happy to combine shipping to save you money. PLEASE ASK YOUR QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING. We want you to be DELIGHTED with your purchases. We work very hard to provide complete, accurate information so that you may bid with confidence. Many of our listings are for vintage or antique items, and assessment of age and condition is necessarily subjective. Be sure to consult the pictures that accompany the listing to assist you in forming your own opinion. We take Paypal or money orders negotiable at Canadian chartered banks. No personal cheques or cashier’s checks. Our policies regarding payment and returns are noted below so that you can acquaint yourself with them. Shipping rates vary with the dimensions, weight and destination of the item, but we will be pleased to give you a quote upon request. Powered by eBay Turbo Lister Place a Bid!