I got this bear at an estate sale I have researched him myself he has all the characteristics of this bear I feel steel rods in this moveable body he has the rubber nose of the 1904 bear please all the other characteristics of the steiff bear but no tags he is in wonderful condition no tears I am hoping you can help me identify him for sure Thank You
Dimensions
12 inches long
Acquired From:
Other
Hi Kimberly, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. This is not the rare Steiff P28 steel rod bear; there were other companies that made bears with steel rods, and I am as confident as possible - without examining this in person - that this Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is: A vintage cinnamon long-haired mohair steel rod teddy bear attributed to Hermann, Schreyer & Co. (Schuco), probably third quarter 20th Century with long cinnamon mohair fur, glass eyes, brown leather nose, jointed body, felt paw pads, central seam. 12 inches long CONDITION: appears to be in very good condition PROVENANCE: acquired at an estate sale $125-175* *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.
