CLASSIC AND ADORABLE EARLY STEIFF CENTER SEAM TEDDY BEAR WITH BUTTON.

A precious example of what makes Steiff so appealing and endearing to collectors. This circa 1907 teddy is made from beige mohair and is 5-ways jointed. He is soft and hard stuffed. Non-working growler. Teddy has early and beloved Steiff proportions including long arms with spoon shaped paws, pronounced back hump and large narrow feet. Teddy has black hand-embroidered claws. What makes this bear so especially appealing is his face, which is detailed with a shaved muzzle that truly highlights his distinctive center seam construction. He also has black shoebutton eyes and hand-embroidered nose and mouth. Only 1 out of 7 early Steiff bears have a center seam face, making them extremely desirable for collectors. Teddy retains his original small trailing “F” style button as his Steiff ID. SIZE: Overall 24″ t (60cm). Sitting 16″ t (40cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Right paw pad professionally restored, additional very small holes on paw pads. Very light playwear. Otherwise very good. 1-13831 (9,000-14,000) – Lot 3055

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
	3055	$6,517.50	CLASSIC AND ADORABLE EARLY STEIFF CENTER SEAM TEDDY BEAR WITH BUTTON. A precious example of what makes Steiff so appealing and endearing to collectors. This circa 1907 teddy is made from beige mohair and is 5-ways jointed. He is soft and hard stuffed. Non-working growler. Teddy has early and beloved Steiff proportions including long arms with spoon shaped paws, pronounced back hump and large narrow feet. Teddy has black hand-embroidered claws. What makes this bear so especially appealing is his face, which is detailed with a shaved muzzle that truly highlights his distinctive center seam construction. He also has black shoebutton eyes and hand-embroidered nose and mouth. Only 1 out of 7 early Steiff bears have a center seam face, making them extremely desirable for collectors. Teddy retains his original small trailing “F” style button as his Steiff ID. SIZE: Overall 24″ t (60cm). Sitting 16″ t (40cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Right paw pad professionally restored, additional very small holes on paw pads. Very light playwear. Otherwise very good. 1-13831 (9,000-14,000) – Lot 3055 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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CLASSIC AND ADORABLE EARLY STEIFF CENTER SEAM TEDDY BEAR WITH BUTTON.