EARLY AND GLORIOUSLY COLORED LARGE STEIFF “CONE NOSE” BEAR WITH BUTTON.

Circa 1906, 5-ways jointed, apricot mohair teddy bear. Teddy has early and traditional Steiff proportions including long arms with spoon shaped paws, long and narrow feet, a very pronounced back hump, and a hand sewn closure seam up his belly. Bear has five black hand-embroidered claws on each paw. Teddy’s distinctive face is detailed with black shoebutton eyes and a black hand embroidered nose and mouth. You can see a touch of the brown felt under layer beneath the nose. His muzzle is unshaven and has a distinctive pointed quality to it. Teddy retains his small trailing “F” button as his Steiff ID. This bear would add a ray of sunshine to any room. SIZE: Overall 28″ t (70cm). Sitting 18″ t (46cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Professional restoration to all paw pads and repairs to ankles. Slight mohair thinning around eyes. Otherwise very good. 1-13836 (9,000-12,000) – Lot 3070

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
	3070	$5,467.50	EARLY AND GLORIOUSLY COLORED LARGE STEIFF “CONE NOSE” BEAR WITH BUTTON. Circa 1906, 5-ways jointed, apricot mohair teddy bear. Teddy has early and traditional Steiff proportions including long arms with spoon shaped paws, long and narrow feet, a very pronounced back hump, and a hand sewn closure seam up his belly. Bear has five black hand-embroidered claws on each paw. Teddy’s distinctive face is detailed with black shoebutton eyes and a black hand embroidered nose and mouth. You can see a touch of the brown felt under layer beneath the nose. His muzzle is unshaven and has a distinctive pointed quality to it. Teddy retains his small trailing “F” button as his Steiff ID. This bear would add a ray of sunshine to any room. SIZE: Overall 28″ t (70cm). Sitting 18″ t (46cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Professional restoration to all paw pads and repairs to ankles. Slight mohair thinning around eyes. Otherwise very good. 1-13836 (9,000-12,000) – Lot 3070 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 AND GLORIOUSLY COLORED LARGE STEIFF “CONE NOSE” BEAR WITH BUTTON.