BOYDS BEARS & FRIENDS, WE ARE ALWAYS THE SAME AGE INSIDE, STYLE 227802, 1998.  This auction is for “Beatrice” an adorable collectable item from Boyds Bears & Friends.  The female bear is sitting with her hands to her face, looking somewhat forelornly into a large mirror.  She is sitting on a gold colored trunk surrounded by all the finery of a well-dressed gal – bonnet, shoes, ribbons, etc.  Her ‘Diary 1904’ is also on the floor with the text, “We Are Always the Same Age Inside” printed below.  On the back of the mirror, “Beatrice & Sigfried Oct. 31 Love Conquers All Things.”  On the bottom, Boyds Bears & Friends, “Life is no brief candle to me.  It is sort of a splendid torch that I have got hold of for the moment.”  George Bernard Shaw.  “Life was meant to be lived, and curiosity must be kept alive.  One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life.”  Eleanor Roosevelt.  1998 Limited Edition November # 4493, Style #227802 Beatrice…We Are Always the Same Age Inside.” 1998, the Boyd’s Collection Ltd.  The piece measure 4 1/2” high x 4 1/2” wide x 4 1/4” deep and weighs 16.3 ounces unpackaged.  The Boyds Collection Ltd., has, since 1979, been creating affordable Antique Reproductions and Collectibles.”  In the Bearstone Collection, our artists have brought to you sculptural interpretations of our Now Famous (or is that Almost Famous?) Bears.  We believe that the Bearstone Collection forms a combination of Aesthetics, Craftsmanship and ‘Whimsey,’ that represent a true value for today’s Collector.  (SEE IMAGES).  Shipping is $8 within the U.S. only See my other auctions (including Boyds Bears) that can be combined to reduce postage costs. The winning bidder agrees to send payment within 5 days of auction.  Any questions, E-mail me.  Thank you.