RARE EARLY STEIFF “CONE” BEAR.

RARE EARLY STEIFF “CONE” BEAR. Pre-WWI Steiff teddy with long arms, humped back and retaining original paw pads. The growling mechanism is still in the stomach, but not currently operational. He has faded somewhat to a golden color, but can see in the creases that he was once a cinnamon or apricot color. SIZE: 20-1/2″ (52 cm) CONDITION: Overall good. Nose is worn, and most of stitching is missing. Mouth most likely restitched. Mohair sparse in places, particularly in center of stomach (slight pinprick hole in stomach), under left arm on body, and on outer side of left foot. He no longer has his metal Steiff button. 1-8354 RS (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2008

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
	39	$4,800.00	RARE EARLY STEIFF “CONE” BEAR. Pre-WWI Steiff teddy with long arms, humped back and retaining original paw pads. The growling mechanism is still in the stomach, but not currently operational. He has faded somewhat to a golden color, but can see in the creases that he was once a cinnamon or apricot color. SIZE: 20-1/2″ (52 cm) CONDITION: Overall good. Nose is worn, and most of stitching is missing. Mouth most likely restitched. Mohair sparse in places, particularly in center of stomach (slight pinprick hole in stomach), under left arm on body, and on outer side of left foot. He no longer has his metal Steiff button. 1-8354 RS (2,000-3,000) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2008 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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