CIRCA 1912 VERY RARE CLOWN STYLE STEIFF RATTLE BEAR WITH BUTTON.

A most unusual and delightful early Steiff rattle bear dressed in tiny clown accessories. Teddy is made from blond mohair and is 5-ways jointed. He does not have any paw pads or claw stitching. He has a working rattle, which was made by inserting a tube filled with beads into his belly. The bear’s face is detailed with black button eyes and a black hand-embroidered nose and mouth. He has a particularly charming expression. Teddy wears a pointed tan felt hat with a reddish colored pom-pom, a matching tan felt ruff which has pinked edges, and a reddish bow and bell. These accessories are quite similar to those seen on Steiff’s felt monkeys of the period. This item does not appear in the standard Steiff reference books and is only the second one of its type that this cataloger has come across. Clown rattle bear retains his trailing “F” style button in ear as his Steiff ID. SIZE: Overall 5″ t (12cm). Sitting 3-1/2″ t (8cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Gentle play wear, otherwise very good. 1-13797 (5,000-7,500) – Lot 3027

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
	3027	$8,887.50	CIRCA 1912 VERY RARE CLOWN STYLE STEIFF RATTLE BEAR WITH BUTTON. A most unusual and delightful early Steiff rattle bear dressed in tiny clown accessories. Teddy is made from blond mohair and is 5-ways jointed. He does not have any paw pads or claw stitching. He has a working rattle, which was made by inserting a tube filled with beads into his belly. The bear’s face is detailed with black button eyes and a black hand-embroidered nose and mouth. He has a particularly charming expression. Teddy wears a pointed tan felt hat with a reddish colored pom-pom, a matching tan felt ruff which has pinked edges, and a reddish bow and bell. These accessories are quite similar to those seen on Steiff’s felt monkeys of the period. This item does not appear in the standard Steiff reference books and is only the second one of its type that this cataloger has come across. Clown rattle bear retains his trailing “F” style button in ear as his Steiff ID. SIZE: Overall 5″ t (12cm). Sitting 3-1/2″ t (8cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Gentle play wear, otherwise very good. 1-13797 (5,000-7,500) – Lot 3027 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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CIRCA 1912 VERY RARE CLOWN STYLE STEIFF RATTLE BEAR WITH BUTTON.