SPECTACULAR LARGE CENTER SEAM CINNAMON STEIFF TEDDY BEAR WITH BUTTON.

Gloriously colored 5-ways jointed Steiff bear with distinctive center seam facial construction. This circa 1907 bear has traditional early proportions including exaggerated back hump, long arms with spoon shaped paws and big feet with four claws on each paw. Teddy’s face is detailed with black shoebutton eyes with felt underlay black, hand-embroidered nose and mouth. It retains a small trailing “F” button in ear as his identification. Non-operational growler. Only 1 out of 7 early Steiff bears have a center seam face, making them extremely desirable for collectors. An amazingly appealing and highly desirable example of Steiff’s craftsmanship and design. SIZE: Overall 28″ t (72cm). Sitting 18″ t (46cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Paw pads have a small professional repair as well as a few small holes. The left foot has been professionally restored and you can see the brown underlying felt. The right foot pad has also been restored and there you can see a raspberry colored underlying felt. Nose stitching shows loving wear. Possible reinforcement of ankles. Otherwise very good. 1-13805 (12,000-17,000) – Lot 3031

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
	3031	$9,480.00	SPECTACULAR LARGE CENTER SEAM CINNAMON STEIFF TEDDY BEAR WITH BUTTON. Gloriously colored 5-ways jointed Steiff bear with distinctive center seam facial construction. This circa 1907 bear has traditional early proportions including exaggerated back hump, long arms with spoon shaped paws and big feet with four claws on each paw. Teddy’s face is detailed with black shoebutton eyes with felt underlay black, hand-embroidered nose and mouth. It retains a small trailing “F” button in ear as his identification. Non-operational growler. Only 1 out of 7 early Steiff bears have a center seam face, making them extremely desirable for collectors. An amazingly appealing and highly desirable example of Steiff’s craftsmanship and design. SIZE: Overall 28″ t (72cm). Sitting 18″ t (46cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Paw pads have a small professional repair as well as a few small holes. The left foot has been professionally restored and you can see the brown underlying felt. The right foot pad has also been restored and there you can see a raspberry colored underlying felt. Nose stitching shows loving wear. Possible reinforcement of ankles. Otherwise very good. 1-13805 (12,000-17,000) – Lot 3031 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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SPECTACULAR LARGE CENTER SEAM CINNAMON STEIFF TEDDY BEAR WITH BUTTON.