Artist: Peter Calvesbert
Collection Name: Special Editions
Subset Name: Event Piece
Exclusive To: Oktobearfest Attendees
Made In: England
Status: Event
Carving Date: 1996
Release Date: 10/1/1997
Retirement Date: 11/1/1997
Edition Size: 13,500
Dimensions (Inches): 2.17 x 2.2 x 2.17
Secrets: This box figurine was for HK’s first annual in-store event and available at select retailers during the autumn months of 1997. The tree stump around which the bears play is inscribed with the Calvesbert family tree. “JC,” “MAR,” and “1816” represent John Calvesbert, who married Mary Ann Rudland on Christmas Day, 1816. Inside is a South African 10 cent coin from Peter’s honeymoon. Hallmarks include ©, diamond, HBC logo, ed.#, and Pc.