PRECIOUS AND EARLY STEIFF CENTER SEAM BEAR WITH BUTTON AND PROVENANCE.

Darling circa 1915 Steiff bear with distinctive and prominent center-seamed face. Bear is 5-ways jointed and made from dark blond mohair. He has peach colored felt pads and four black claws on his paws; one is missing on his right foot. Bear has Steiff’s distinctive early look and proportions, including long arms, big feet, and a pronounced back hump. His wise face is detailed with black shoebutton eyes and a black hand embroidered nose and mouth. Only 1 out of 7 early Steiff bears have a center seam face, making them extremely desirable for collectors. With letter of provenance explaining his early years and later history. Bear retains his small trailing “F” button as his Steiff ID. SIZE: Overall 20″ t (50cm). Sitting 13″ t (33cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: All pads replaced. Nose and mouth stitching replaced. Repairs to muzzle area. General mohair loss and significant playwear. Otherwise good. 1-13867 (5,500-7,500) – Lot 3028

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
	3028	$2,430.00	PRECIOUS AND EARLY STEIFF CENTER SEAM BEAR WITH BUTTON AND PROVENANCE. Darling circa 1915 Steiff bear with distinctive and prominent center-seamed face. Bear is 5-ways jointed and made from dark blond mohair. He has peach colored felt pads and four black claws on his paws; one is missing on his right foot. Bear has Steiff’s distinctive early look and proportions, including long arms, big feet, and a pronounced back hump. His wise face is detailed with black shoebutton eyes and a black hand embroidered nose and mouth. Only 1 out of 7 early Steiff bears have a center seam face, making them extremely desirable for collectors. With letter of provenance explaining his early years and later history. Bear retains his small trailing “F” button as his Steiff ID. SIZE: Overall 20″ t (50cm). Sitting 13″ t (33cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: All pads replaced. Nose and mouth stitching replaced. Repairs to muzzle area. General mohair loss and significant playwear. Otherwise good. 1-13867 (5,500-7,500) – Lot 3028 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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PRECIOUS AND EARLY STEIFF CENTER SEAM BEAR WITH BUTTON AND PROVENANCE.