16 inch bear, fully jointed in arms, legs and neck. Black pupils, light brown/golden eyes, glass. Brown thread nose and mouth with vertical stitching. Light golden color, light colored felt feet and hand pads. 4 black thread toenails and fingernails. No ear tag of any kind. If you squeeze it it crinkles. Slight hump on the upper back. When I tap the back it makes noise, but not a real growl, more like a short groan. This was my moms. She was born in Switzerland in 1929. Recently deceased. Overall in very good condition. All joints work well.
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Hi Chris, 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 blond mohair jointed teddy bear circa 1930s With brown glass eyes, brown yarn/thread nose, jointed body, head and limbs, probably with an old growler, tan pads. 16 inches long CONDITION: in worn but overall good condition PROVENANCE: inherited $150-250* *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.
