EARLY BLOND MOHAIR STEIFF BEAR.

Circa 1908. Blond hard and soft stuffed 5-ways jointed teddy bear with pronounced hump, long thin feet, and arms with large spoon shaped paws. Four claws embroidered on each hand and right foot. Non working squeaker. Teddy’s face is detailed with black shoebutton eyes and a hand-embroidered nose which has faded to brown. Bear has a gentle and timeless appearance and most likely was someone’s very dear friend. SIZE: Overall 16″ t (40cm). Sitting 11″ t (28cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Foot pads have light soiling with dark lining of felt apparent in a few areas. Hand paws with very minor soiling. Slight mohair loss to bear’s muzzle area and left foot, which also does not have claw stitching. Lacking button. A few loose stitches on the nose. Otherwise good to very good. 1-13863 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 3063

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3063	$1,822.50	EARLY BLOND MOHAIR STEIFF BEAR. Circa 1908. Blond hard and soft stuffed 5-ways jointed teddy bear with pronounced hump, long thin feet, and arms with large spoon shaped paws. Four claws embroidered on each hand and right foot. Non working squeaker. Teddy’s face is detailed with black shoebutton eyes and a hand-embroidered nose which has faded to brown. Bear has a gentle and timeless appearance and most likely was someone’s very dear friend. SIZE: Overall 16″ t (40cm). Sitting 11″ t (28cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Foot pads have light soiling with dark lining of felt apparent in a few areas. Hand paws with very minor soiling. Slight mohair loss to bear’s muzzle area and left foot, which also does not have claw stitching. Lacking button. A few loose stitches on the nose. Otherwise good to very good. 1-13863 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 3063 Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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EARLY BLOND MOHAIR STEIFF BEAR.