| Image | Lot | Price | Description |
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3004
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$2,962.50
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GORGEOUS WHITE STEIFF 1920s ERA TEDDY BEAR WITH BUTTON.This impressive bear is made from long white shaggy mohair which has darkened slightly over time. He is 5-ways jointed, and solidly stuffed. Teddy has cream colored hand and paw pads. His face is detailed with oversized black and brown glass pupil eyes, a shaved muzzle and a brown hand-embroidered nose and mouth. Teddy has four brown claws on each paw. Teddy retains his larger trailing “F” button and small traces of his white ear tag. This bear has an utterly charming facial expression and presentation. SIZE: Overall 27″ t (66cm). Sitting 19″ t (47cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Light play wear and minimal mohair thinning. A few very small holes in handpad, foot pad possibly replaced, seam stitching on back of one arm. Otherwise very good. 1-13780 (5,000-7,500) – Lot 3004 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. |