STIEFF 10" Teddy Bear
circa 1900. Mohair, dark brown/cinnamon color. Original eyes and red sewn nose and mouth. missing the ear tag. Length 10" (Baby bear?) 60-75% of mohair remains. Internal stuffing unknown, but feels like straw? Belonged to my grandmother approx 1905
Belonged to my Grandmother, 1905 Never exhibited. Has been in a glass case with no sun light for 40yrs
Inherited
Maybe
Hi Phil,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A small antique Steiff blond mohair jointed teddy bear
made in Germany, circa 1900-1905
the body probably stuffed with excelsior, blond body fur with cinnamon color pads, lacking ear tag
10 inches long
CONDITION: worn and with losses to ear tag and mohair
PROVENANCE: inherited
$50-75*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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