Teddy Bear
I am told this is a steiff bear but I have not seen one quite like this. It is 16 inches tall, two toned color(white and yellow), glass eyes, mohair with a matching mohair belly button (protruding), bump on his back, wood chip filling, 3 claws on each paw and the nose and mouth are black embroidered.
owned by 91 year old woman it was her mothers. It has been stored for many years.
Inherited
Maybe
Hi Beth,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
I'm a bit at a loss for finding an attribution; it could be Steiff but in my experience I've never seen one quite like this. I'm pretty sure it's German and early 20th Century.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A vintage two-tone mohair jointed teddy bear
German, early 20th Century
In cream and yellow, with brown glass eyes, sewn black nose, mouth and claws, belly button, humped back and wood chip filling.
16 inches high
CONDITION: with wear commensurate to use and age
PROVENANCE: inherited
$200-300*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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