| Image | Lot | Price | Description |
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3121b
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$355.50
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STEIFF EARLY POST WAR TEDDY BABY WITH US ZONE TAG.This early 1950s version of Steiff’s Teddy Baby bear is made from blond mohair and is five-ways jointed. With a shorter mohair inset muzzle, felt lined open mouth, peach colored paw pads, and flat toddler feet. Nose and mouth embroidered in brown. With brown and black pupil eyes and a nonworking squeaker in belly. This model has been a collector’s favorite since his introduction in the late 1920s; postwar he was produced overall in maize, blonde, and brown in 9, 22, 28, 30, and 40cm from 1949 through 1957. SIZE: Standing: 10-1/2″ (27cm). Sitting: 8″ (20cm). CONDITION: Overall light playwear, small holes in feet on cardboard lined edges, otherwise good to very good. 1-14286 (400-600) – Lot 3121b 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. |