MOST RARE AND HIGHLY DESIRABLE EARLY STEIFF MOHAIR “MUZZLE” STYLE BEAR WITH LEATHER ACCESSORIES AND BUTTON.

From circa 1908, this is a charming and early “muzzle” style bear, designed after bears in circuses that would travel from town to town across Europe last century. Bear is made from blonde mohair and is five-ways jointed. With black shoe button eyes and black hand-embroidered facial features and claws. Four claws on each hand. Very prominent back hump, long arms with spoon shaped paws, and long, narrow feet. Working growler. With original brown leather muzzle. Ted retains his trailing “F” button as his Steiff ID. This rare and marvelous design was produced in light brown, white, or dark brown mohair in 22, 25, 30, 32, 35, 40, 46, 50, 60, and 70cm overall from 1908 through 1917. SIZE: Standing: 16-1/2″ (42cm). Sitting: 12″ (30cm). PROVENANCE: SL GmbH 2008, Lot 24. CONDITION: Felt on both hand paws possibly replaced. One foot pad with restorations, the other with minor dings. Light general thinning. Otherwise good to very good. 1-14305 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3120c

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
	3120c	$3,341.25	MOST RARE AND HIGHLY DESIRABLE EARLY STEIFF MOHAIR “MUZZLE” STYLE BEAR WITH LEATHER ACCESSORIES AND BUTTON. From circa 1908, this is a charming and early “muzzle” style bear, designed after bears in circuses that would travel from town to town across Europe last century. Bear is made from blonde mohair and is five-ways jointed. With black shoe button eyes and black hand-embroidered facial features and claws. Four claws on each hand. Very prominent back hump, long arms with spoon shaped paws, and long, narrow feet. Working growler. With original brown leather muzzle. Ted retains his trailing “F” button as his Steiff ID. This rare and marvelous design was produced in light brown, white, or dark brown mohair in 22, 25, 30, 32, 35, 40, 46, 50, 60, and 70cm overall from 1908 through 1917. SIZE: Standing: 16-1/2″ (42cm). Sitting: 12″ (30cm). PROVENANCE: SL GmbH 2008, Lot 24. CONDITION: Felt on both hand paws possibly replaced. One foot pad with restorations, the other with minor dings. Light general thinning. Otherwise good to very good. 1-14305 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3120c 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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MOST RARE AND HIGHLY DESIRABLE EARLY STEIFF MOHAIR “MUZZLE” STYLE BEAR WITH LEATHER ACCESSORIES AND BUTTON.