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
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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. Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.
