#32

Early German Mohair Teddy by Steiff in Rare Cinnamon Color
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$3,000
sold
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Of rich curly cinnamon-color mohair the teddy has black shoe button eyes, swivel head, brown/black embroidered muzzle and mouth, stitched ears, firmly-stuffed body with disc-jointing at shoulders and hips, very long arms, large feet, felt paw pads, hump at back torso. Excellent condition. With original underscore Steiff button in ear. Germany, Steiff, circa 1915, a rare and most sought-after model with glowing original richness to mohair.