Boyds Bears Bearstone Collection - Marshall & Bill Give Us Courage Fire Hydrant Votive Holder

Add a heartwarming touch to your collection with this highly detailed multi-functional piece of 1990s country Americana! From the legendary Boyds Bears and Friends "The Bearstone Collection," this is "Marshall & Bill... Give Us Courage" (Style #27724). This beautifully designed cold-cast resin figurine features a classic red city fire hydrant wrapped in a long, coiling canvas fire hose with metal chains. Two brave little bear firefighters, Marshall and Bill, are sculpted climbing up the sides in their full protective uniforms. The top of the fire hydrant features an integrated clear glass votive well, making it the perfect functional holder for your favorite holiday tea light or scented votive candle! This premier estate find comes complete in its original green decorated Boyds Bears cardboard box with protective custom foam packaging. The bottom of the piece features an uplifting, printed inspirational quote by Robert Louis Stevenson: "Give us grace and strength to forbear and to persevere. Give us courage..." Collector Edition Notes: This specific piece features the official hand-inked stamp "2E/1370" on the under-base, marking it as number 1370 from the Second Edition production run by The Boyds Collection LTD in 1999. Vintage Expectations: This item is a genuine vintage collectible from 1999 that has been beautifully preserved in its original estate box! The resin figurine and glass candle well are in immaculate condition, completely free of any chips, cracks, or discoloration. The original retail box is structurally sound, showing only standard, minor signs of shelf storage wear on the corners. Please review all the gallery photos to appreciate the incredible details and see the official maker's stamp before placing your bid!