A 1904 to 1905 Steiff Bear, looks cinnamon in color, but may be white when cleaned? Original plain button in left ear. All feet and arms move. Hunch back..... Black nose with brown at bottom of nose. Black eyes. Bear sits up fine.... about 15 inches head to toes. Five toes, not four. I've owned for about 53 years....
Dimensions
About 15 inches head to toes.
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Hi Leonard Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. I'm certain this was originally cinnamon in color...even though it does likely have some "dirty" spots, the cinnamon is too uniform for it to be from wear. If this were in better condition, it would be worth a few hundred dollars but it's obvious you've got your money's worth out of this charming bear. Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is: An antique Steiff cinnamon jointed teddy bear early 20th Century With ear button, glass eyes, sewn nose and yellow bow, the jointed body with buff-color pads. Fur appears to be synthetic 15 inches tall CONDITION: with some wear commensurate to age and use including patch losses to fur and some tears. PROVENANCE: purchased 53 years ago $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, and thank you again for using Mearto.
