EARLY LIGHT BRONZE CENTER SEAMED MOHAIR STEIFF BEAR WITH BUTTON.

This circa 1907 Steiff Teddy bear is 5-ways jointed and made from thick and lovely light bronze colored mohair. He has his original light tan felt pads and four black hand-embroidered claws on each paw. He has traditional early Steiff proportions including long arms with spoon shaped paws, long and narrow feet, and a pronounced back hump. His utterly appealing face is detailed with the highly desirable center seam (seen only in 1 out of 7 early Steiff bears), black shoebutton eyes, lightly trimmed muzzle, and a black hand-embroidered nose and mouth. A delightful example of what makes early Steiff bears so collectible and treasured all over the world. Teddy retains his trailing “F” button and traces of his white ear tag as his Steiff IDs. SIZE: Overall 20″ t (50cm). Sitting 13″ t (33cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: All pads with light wear, professional restoration to both foot pads. Dime sized thinning area on back of left foot. Torso mohair slightly darker than limbs or body. 1-13816 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3068

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
	3068	$8,295.00	EARLY LIGHT BRONZE CENTER SEAMED MOHAIR STEIFF BEAR WITH BUTTON. This circa 1907 Steiff Teddy bear is 5-ways jointed and made from thick and lovely light bronze colored mohair. He has his original light tan felt pads and four black hand-embroidered claws on each paw. He has traditional early Steiff proportions including long arms with spoon shaped paws, long and narrow feet, and a pronounced back hump. His utterly appealing face is detailed with the highly desirable center seam (seen only in 1 out of 7 early Steiff bears), black shoebutton eyes, lightly trimmed muzzle, and a black hand-embroidered nose and mouth. A delightful example of what makes early Steiff bears so collectible and treasured all over the world. Teddy retains his trailing “F” button and traces of his white ear tag as his Steiff IDs. SIZE: Overall 20″ t (50cm). Sitting 13″ t (33cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: All pads with light wear, professional restoration to both foot pads. Dime sized thinning area on back of left foot. Torso mohair slightly darker than limbs or body. 1-13816 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3068 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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EARLY LIGHT BRONZE CENTER SEAMED MOHAIR STEIFF BEAR WITH BUTTON.