June 24-26 2016 Premier Toys, Dolls, Marbles & Figural Cast Iron
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/25/2016
Here we have a Steiff bear from about the 1925-1935 time frame. He is about 10 inches tall standing and 6 inches tall sitting. Ted is five ways jointed, excelsior stuffed, and made from blonde mohair. He has black and brown glass pupil eyes, a black stitched nose and mouth, and four black claws on each of his hands and feet. His paw pads are made from light tan cotton material and are not original to him, although very well done. He has long arms with curved wrists, long narrow feet, a back hump, and the proportions of bears from his period. He has a very sweet, slightly upturned nose. And his Pièce de résistance? He retains his larger trailing F button, the one used on many Steiff products from the mid-1920's through mid 1930's. Condition: As noted. In good, clean, vintage condition.. He retains about 70% of his mohair. Possible claw restitching. He is missing a nose stitch or two. His is body is entirely structurally sound and has at least another century of love to give.
Item Dimensions: 9 - 1/2" T.