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1906 Antique Steiff
16" Cinnamon Teddy Bear
From original owner's family
This little fellow has been around for 103 years
and is wanting a new home.
His fur is in excellent condition.
He could use a little fluffing and grooming.
You can see how long the soft cinnamon colored
mohair
is. It has not faded over the years.
As I see it, none of it is missing or worn off.
The bear was not brushed or fluffed for any of
the photos. The traditional Steiff
button is missing from his ear.
Looking under his chin and you can see the color
is the same there as it is on the top of his head.
Perfect foot pads.
On the right paw pad there is a very small
hole where the stuffing is showing.
This can be repaired, should you wish,
by
a qualified teddy bear restorer.
Left paw pad.
Top of the foot with black embroidery to define
the toes.
Showing the back of his head you can tell that
he was not brushed for the photo shoot.
A little steam would bring up
the pile and
his ears could be reshaped. As they
are now, they add a lot of character to this
charming and rare little fellow.
The back. The bear is soft stuffed or perhaps
the hard-pack stuffing has just grown soft with
age and lots of hugs. He is 5-way jointed.
Nose embroidery is original with no stitches
broken. His ears look a little crushed as he has
lived in a pillowcase, tucked in a drawer,
living in a
smoke free environment.
Ken Yenke, renowned appraiser,
Author, Museum Curator holds the little bear
at a recent teddy bear show. He says the bear
is "in nearly mint condition and a rare
antique Steiff treasure."
The bears sits by itself, in various
poses but can not stand by itself.
Inside he has a non-working 'sideways' growler.
Taking it easy; waiting for the bidding to begin!
We are selling his bear for a collector
who attended the Schaumburg teddy bear show.
She said it was "time for this adorable bear to
find a new home."
Are you ready to bid for me?
Please eMail with any questions.
Bear will be insured at its final bid price
and mailed from
Louisville, KY USA
Free shipping to USA addresses.
international orders require more postage.
We prefer PayPal payments.
We also accept major credit cards.
All payments must clear before the bear is shipped.
Thank you for looking and
happy bidding! |