CIRCA 1912 BLOND STEIFF BEAR ON WHEELS WITH BUTTON.

Bear is standing on all fours, hard stuffed with excelsior, and is unjointed. He has tan felt pads and four hand-embroidered black claws on each paw. His charming center seamed face is detailed with a black hand-embroidered nose and mouth and black shoebutton eyes. With working pull cord voice. Bear rides upon a metal carriage with four metal wheels. Although originally made as toys for children, these early Steiff ride-on animals were made so solidly that they could easily support the weight of adults when they were new. The bear wears a blue and yellow felt blanket of more recent vintage. This ride-on bear retains his long trailing “F” button as his Steiff ID. SIZE: 20″ t (50cm) x 28″ w (71cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Wear to paw pads with restoration. General mohair loss and thinning, especially to back and top of head. Professional restoration to muzzle area. 1-13866 (1,500-3,500) – Lot 3048

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
	3048	$1,518.75	CIRCA 1912 BLOND STEIFF BEAR ON WHEELS WITH BUTTON. Bear is standing on all fours, hard stuffed with excelsior, and is unjointed. He has tan felt pads and four hand-embroidered black claws on each paw. His charming center seamed face is detailed with a black hand-embroidered nose and mouth and black shoebutton eyes. With working pull cord voice. Bear rides upon a metal carriage with four metal wheels. Although originally made as toys for children, these early Steiff ride-on animals were made so solidly that they could easily support the weight of adults when they were new. The bear wears a blue and yellow felt blanket of more recent vintage. This ride-on bear retains his long trailing “F” button as his Steiff ID. SIZE: 20″ t (50cm) x 28″ w (71cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Wear to paw pads with restoration. General mohair loss and thinning, especially to back and top of head. Professional restoration to muzzle area. 1-13866 (1,500-3,500) – Lot 3048 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 BLOND STEIFF BEAR ON WHEELS WITH BUTTON.