I was given this bear at birth in 1967 from fao schwarz New York. Same bear jfk has in national museum. Excellent condition. What is value. National park service has identical bear bought same time period from fao for jfk nursery
Approx 24 inches in length
Gift at birth from fao schwarz new in 1967
Hi Geoffrey,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A vintage Steiff cinnamon jointed teddy bear
made in Germany, circa 1960s, retailed at FAO Schwarz
With long cinnamon-colored fur, cream face, glass eyes, sewn nose and mouth, cream pads, jointed body with growler.
24 inches long
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition with minor wear from playing
PROVENANCE: original owner, gift in 1967 as new
$300-500*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.
It does make a growl noise when moved though. Ha
Harmless noise.
I added pic of same bear w no markings in museum.
Thanks, that's helpful. You're all set.
I have looked and cannot find anything including in ear of bear