I don't know the maker. It is in good condition. It belonged to a child born in 1908--my great-aunt. The back is more worn. Eyes, nose, and ears in very good condition. Its head, arms, and legs move well.
Dimensions
131/2 inches by 4 1/4 inches across it's middle.
Acquired From:
Inherited
Hi Lisa, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. This is such a sweet bear that has seen many decades of love in your family! It's undoubtedly got sentimental value to you and your family that is a bit difficult to quantify but bears in such well-loved but frankly worn condition are not worth much on the open market and I've priced it accordingly. A growler is a small cylindrical or drum-like mechanism that was sewn inside the stomach of the bear and would have made a noise - a "growl" when the bear was turned over. If you squeeze the stomach, you'll feel it if it's there; impossible to miss. If you have one, it won't increase/decrease the value of this bear but should be included in this appraisal for thoroughness. Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is: A late vintage or near antique cinnamon mohair teddy bear European (Steiff or Chad Valley), first quarter 20th Century With cinnamon-colored mohair fur allover, glass eyes, cloth nose, sewn mouth and paws, center seam and velveteen paws. Appears to be stuffed with excelsior (wood or wool shavings). 13-1/2 inches high, 4 1/4 inches wide CONDITION: in well-loved and well-worn condition with losses to fur throughout and some seam separations. PROVENANCE: inherited $75-125* *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, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto. ~ Delia
