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Two Beswick donkeys, Doulton milkmaid, glass polar bear, penguin etc

An American pistol, a brass aneroid barometer, a Harris Patent monocular, a pair of Luxor Airex goggles, a Chad Valley Teddy bear, World War II whistle, medallion and books, glass paperweight - Naval Gunfire Support 50th Anniversary

Large modern Steiff standing polar bear and panda, in boxes with certificates

A blotter surmounted by a black forest style bear and a similar silver plated blotter.

LARGE LOT OF BISQUE AND CHINA MINIATURE ITEMS. Lot consists primarily of dollhouse dolls, miniature dolls with additional heads, a whisk broom fully dressed doll, a perfume bottle teddy bear, an original Steiff cat in original box, two Art Deco perfume bottles, and a celluloid clown doll. SIZE: Tallest: 9"" t (23cm). Smallest: 1-1/2"" t (4cm). CONDITION: Good to very good. 1-14076

ORGAN GRINDER AND PERFORMING BEAR MECHANICAL BANK. A very fine example of a classical mechanical bank with a clockwork mechanism. Mechanism can be activated by either a lever on the base or depositing a coin in the organ grinder. When activated the bear proceeds to spin about while the organ grinder cranks the hurdy gurdy device. A youth and a police officer looking over the rear fence enjoying the folly of the action. Overall paint is vibrant with an abundance of yellow and red highlighting to the green base. The house itself has wonderful copper highlighting to the windows and the red roof has excellent paint. The back fence with the police officer and youth is intact and also has a very fine paint finish. A really nice all original and complete example with no damage to the iron castings and in fine working order. SIZE: 7"" w x 4-3/4"" d. CONDITION: As stated above, very good to fine condition. The one minor issue being some oxidation/dark spots on flat green base where bear and organ grinder stand. The bear himself has fabulous copper highlighting and his bar is intact with no broken end pieces. A light cleaning would certainly enhance the overall appeal of this bank! 1-14111

SET OF THREE 1913 ANHEUSER-BUSCH CHROMOLITHOGRAPHS. Set of three of the original five American West scenes by illustrator Oscar Edmund Berninghaus, commissioned by the Anheuser-Busch Brewing Association. Individual scenes are titled ""A Fight for the Overland Mail"", Westward Ho!"", and ""The Relief Train"". Each scene depicts Anheuser-Busch beer; atop a stage coach, being transported by mule train and by Conestoga wagons. These are from the original printing and bear the words ""Copyright by Anheuser-Busch Brewing Assn. St. Louis, USA"". SIZE: Sight size of each: 16-3/4"" w x 8-1/4"" h. CONDITION: Near excellent. 1-14016

FINE AND EARLY STEIFF MOHAIR BEAR WITH BLANK BUTTON. This circa 1906 bear is both kapok and excelsior stuffed, making him very light in weight. Bear is 5-ways jointed and made from mohair which has aged to a delightful apricot color. The bear has a prominent back hump and classic early Steiff proportions. His face is detailed with black shoebutton eyes and a black hand-embroidered nose and mouth. He has four claws on each paw. This bear has a particularly endearing expression. He retains his blank button and traces of his white ear tag as his Steiff IDs. SIZE: Overall 12"" t (30cm). Sitting 8"" (20cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Slight wear to felt pads, otherwise very good. 1-13853

SPECTACULAR AND IMPRESSIVE MID 1920s ERA WHITE STEIFF BEAR WITH BUTTON. This show stopping and enormous white bear is made with white mohair which has mellowed to a cream color over time. Teddy is 5-ways jointed and toddler-esque in appearance with chubby limbs, oversized eyes and a remarkably playful personality and presentation. He has cream colored felt paw pads and brown hand-embroidered claws. Non-working growler. His sweet face is detailed with a brown hand-embroidered nose and mouth. Teddy retains his long trailing ""F"" button and traces of his red ear tag as his Steiff IDs. SIZE: Overall 28"" t (72cm). Sitting 18"" t (45cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Tiny bit of foxing on right paw pad and very minor spotting on foot pads. Otherwise very good. 1-13801

MAGNIFICENT AND IMPRESSIVE LARGE AND EARLY WHITE STEIFF BEAR WITH BUTTON. The crown jewel in any Steiff collection. This early and exquisite bear is made from white mohair which has mellowed gently over time. Teddy is 5-ways jointed, solidly stuffed and has classic early Steiff proportions including the pronounced back hump, long arms with curved tan felt paws and wrists, and long narrow feet, with four claws on each paw. With working growler. Teddy`s face is detailed with black shoebutton eyes, a trimmed muzzle and a brown hand-embroidered nose and mouth. You can see a piece of the red felt underlying the nose stitching. Teddy has his small long trailing ""F"" button as his Steiff IDs. SIZE: Overall 28"" t (70cm). Sitting 18"" t (46cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Paw pads with slight soiling and wear. Possible reinforcement of ankles. Otherwise very good to excellent. 1-13779

DELIGHTFUL VERY EARLY LARGE STEIFF BEAR WITH BUTTON. A delightful vintage circa 1907 bear with a wise and pensive expression. This big boy is made from long gold mohair and is 5-ways jointed. He has a traditional appearance to him with his long arms, over-sized feet, and exaggerated back hump. His soulful face is detailed with black shoebutton eyes, trimmed muzzle area, and a black hand embroidered nose and mouth. You can see bits of the gray felt underlayer under the nose stitching. Teddy retains his trailing ""F"" button and traces of his white ear tag as his Steiff ID. SIZE: Overall 30"" t (75cm). Sitting 19"" t (48cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Felt pads with holes and essential repairs. Light overall mohair thinning. Overall good to very good. 1-13845

GORGEOUS WHITE STEIFF 1920s ERA TEDDY BEAR WITH BUTTON. This impressive bear is made from long white shaggy mohair which has darkened slightly over time. He is 5-ways jointed, and solidly stuffed. Teddy has cream colored hand and paw pads. His face is detailed with oversized black and brown glass pupil eyes, a shaved muzzle and a brown hand-embroidered nose and mouth. Teddy has four brown claws on each paw. Teddy retains his larger trailing ""F"" button and small traces of his white ear tag. This bear has an utterly charming facial expression and presentation. SIZE: Overall 27"" t (66cm). Sitting 19"" t (47cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Light play wear and minimal mohair thinning. A few very small holes in handpad, foot pad possibly replaced, seam stitching on back of one arm. Otherwise very good. 1-13780

CHARMING AND DELIGHTFUL EARLY 1920s WHITE STEIFF BEAR WITH BUTTON. Teddy is made from white mohair which has mellowed gently over time. Teddy is firmly stuffed, 5-ways jointed, and has cream colored felt paw pads. Four brown hand-embroidered claws on each paw. Teddy`s face is detailed with brown and black glass pupil eyes and a brown hand-embroidered nose. Teddy retains his larger trailing ""F"" button as his Steiff ID. SIZE: Overall 18"" t (44cm). Sitting 12"" t (30cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Tiny hole in felt in left paw pad, gentle surface wear to right foot pad. Otherwise very good. 1-13812

EARLY AND ENDEARING BING BEAR WITH MARK. This circa 1910 Bing bear is made from lovely long blond mohair which has faded gently over time. She is 5-ways jointed with tan felt pads and black claw stitching. Her face is detailed with relatively small ears, black shoebutton eyes, shaved muzzle and a black hand-embroidered nose and mouth. Non-working growler. You can see a touch of the brown underlying felt under her nose. This bear has her early silver Bing mark under her left arm. SIZE: Overall 21"" t (54cm). Sitting 14"" t (36cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Light overall mohair loss. Paw pads with wear and restoration. Otherwise good. 1-13838

CIRCA 1906 STEIFF BEAR WITH BUTTON. Teddy is 5-ways jointed and made from cinnamon colored mohair, which is still vibrant in his joints. He is 5-ways jointed and has tan pads with five black hand-embroidered claws evident on each paw. He has typical early Steiff proportions including long arms with spoon shaped paws, long and narrow feet, and a pronounced back hump. Teddy`s face is detailed with black shoebutton eyes and a black hand-embroidered nose and mouth, which has faded in part to brown over time. A kind and gentle looking bear who was clearly someone`s childhood companion many years ago. Teddy retains his training ""F"" button as his Steiff ID. SIZE: Overall 16"" t (40cm). Sitting 10-1/2"" (26cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Holes and foxing on both foot pads; restoration on both hand pads. Light mohair thinning, especially on bear`s back. Otherwise very good. 1-13840

ASTONISHINGLY RARE AND HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT ORIGINAL STEIFF ROD BEAR WITH ELEPHANT BUTTON. Where it all began-almost. The oldest Steiff teddy bear design as we know it in existence today. This utterly remarkable blond mohair bear is rod jointed, the second type of jointing Steiff experimented with at the very early turn of the last century. Bears with rod jointing were only produced for a small number of years and very few remain today. This bear is made from blond mohair, is 5-ways jointed, and has felt paw pads. He originally would have had five black claw stitches on each paw; he is missing a few stitches on his left hand paw. Teddy`s body is very solidly stuffed. His early and lovely face is detailed with black shoebutton eyes, a shaved muzzle, a black hand-formed gutta percha nose, and a light brown mouth. And the piece de resistance, teddy has his original elephant button in his ear, perhaps the most desirable Steiff ID in the world. SIZE: Overall 15"" t (38cm). Sitting 10-1/2"" t (26cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Paw pad repairs on hands, a few small holes and divots in foot pads. You can see the red underlying felt lining on the right foot paw pad. General light playwear. For a bear of this age and importance, it doesn`t get much better than this. 1-13811

STUNNING & EXTREMELY DESIRABLE STEIFF YELLOW TEDDY BEAR FROM 1925 WITH BUTTON. This amazing and truly beautiful teddy bear design was produced because Richard Steiff, in a letter from America, insisted that Steiff bears, which had not changed significantly in design since their introduction at the turn of the last century, become more soft, colorful and warm, reflecting the culture of the time. This charming bear is made from very long, soft and curly slightly faded yellow mohair and is jointed 5-ways. Teddy has tan felt paw pads with four hand-embroidered claws on each. The distinctly youthful and feminine face is detailed with oversized brown and black glass pupil eyes, hand-embroidered nose and mouth, and a slightly shorter mohair muzzle. She retains her long trailing ""F"" Steiff button. This bear was also produced in pink mohair; overall from 1925-1930, 5271 yellow and 4794 pink examples were produced. SIZE: Overall 20"" t (50cm). Sitting 12-1/2"" t (30cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Tiny hole in right paw pad, very minor thinning. Otherwise very good to excellent. 1-13766

SWEET AND CLASSIC LOOKING EARLY STEIFF BEAR WITH BUTTON AND PROVENANCE. This circa 1910 Steiff bear is 5-ways jointed, firmly stuffed, and made from long curly gold mohair. Bear has exceptionally long arms, long narrow feet, and a pronounced back hump. Has tan colored felt paw pads with four black claws on each paw. With working growler. His beautiful face is detailed with black shoebutton eyes, a trimmed muzzle, and a black hand-embroidered nose and mouth. Bear comes with photo of his original owners and a letter explaining his history. Teddy has his small trailing ""F"" button and remnants of his white ear tag as his Steiff IDs. SIZE: Overall 24"" t (60cm). Sitting 16-1/2"" t (40cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Pinhole on right foot pad and a tiny hole on his left foot pad. Otherwise very good. 1-13828

FULLY JOINTED STEIFF POLAR BEAR WITH BUTTON AND UNIQUE BALL-JOINTED NECK FEATURE. A most endearing circa 1910 polar bear made from white mohair, which has darkened slightly over time. Polar bear has tan felt paw pads with four hand-embroidered claws on each. The bear`s face is preciously detailed with tiny black shoebutton eyes and a black hand-embroidered nose and mouth. A special feature of this particular model is his ball-jointed neck which enables him to rotate his head in a full circle. This design advancement, patented by Steiff in 1908, was also used on poodles, pigs, cats and opossums. Polar bear retains the Steiff trailing ""F"" button and remains of his white ear tag. SIZE: 5"" t (13cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Slight mohair thinning around muzzle areas. Otherwise very good. 1-13788

CHARMING EARLY GOLD STEIFF BEAR WITH BUTTON. Circa 1907, hard stuffed, 5-ways jointed Steiff bear made from gold colored mohair. Teddy has early and traditional Steiff proportions including a pronounced back hump, long arms, and long narrow feet. His face is detailed with black shoebutton eyes and a black hand-stitched nose and mouth. Teddy has four claws on each paw. Comes with satchel added later. Teddy retains his trailing ""F"" Steiff button as his ID. Adorable face and personality. SIZE: Overall 13"" t (34cm). Sitting 9"" t (22cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Minor professional repairs on pads. Some light playwear, but otherwise very good. 1-13865

1940s ERA STEIFF MOHAIR BEAR WITH BUTTON AND UNUSUAL LINEN PAW PADS. Teddy is 5-ways jointed and made from vibrant yellow mohair. He has distinctive linen paw pads; Steiff used this material in the place of felt on their items when felt for toy makers was in short supply due to geopolitical logistics and rationing. Teddy has five hand-embroidered black claws on each paw. His pensive and thoughtful face is detailed with brown and black pupil eyes and a black hand-embroidered nose and mouth. Ted retains his short trailing ""F"" button and traces of his yellow ear tag as his Steiff IDs. Because of their somewhat limited time in production, and infrequency on the secondary market, bears with linen pads such as this one are usually of particular interest to collectors. SIZE: Standing 14"" (35cm). Sitting 10"" (25cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Slight and very light marks on linen pads, otherwise very good. 1-13764

HANDSOME BROWN STEIFF 1920s ERA TEDDY BEAR WITH BUTTON. This sweeter than chocolate bear is made from long brown shaggy mohair which has faded slightly over time. He is 5-ways jointed, and solidly stuffed. Teddy has cream colored hand and paw pads. His face is detailed with over-sized black and brown glass pupil eyes, a trimmed muzzle and a black hand-embroidered nose and mouth. Teddy has four black claws on each paw. Teddy retains his larger trailing ""F"" button. This bear has an irresistible facial expression and a warm and delightful presence. SIZE: Overall 27"" t (69cm). Sitting 18"" t (45cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Light playwear and minimal mohair thinning. Hand paws with light wear and a few holes. Cardboard lining can be seen in the soles of the paw pads. Possible partial nose restitching. The right paw pad and one ankle has been professionally restored. Otherwise very good. 1-13832

LARGE AND EARLY BLOND STEIFF BEAR WITH BUTTON. This circa 1910 bear is 5-ways jointed and has early and classic Steiff proportions. He is quite handsome and has soft, full mohair coverage. Excelsior stuffed, pronounced back hump, and four claws on each paw. Distinctive broad face with black shoebutton eyes, trimmed muzzle, and black hand-embroidered nose and mouth. Small trailing ""F"" button in ear. SIZE: Overall 24"" t (62cm). Sitting 16"" (41cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Pads replaced. Possible nose restitching and minor and professional repair to tip of muzzle, near nose. Otherwise very good. 1-13856

INCREDIBLY RARE, HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT, AND ASTONISHINGLY COLLECTIBLE BLACK STEIFF TITANIC MOURNING BEAR WITH BUTTON. One of the most sought after vintage Steiff bears in the world. Teddy is made from black mohair and is 5-ways jointed with tan felt paw pads. Solidly stuffed with excelsior. Non-working growler. With black hand-embroidered claws on hands & feet. Teddy`s face is detailed with highly distinctive red felt backed shoebutton eyes and a black hand-embroidered nose and mouth. Teddy retains long trailing ""F"" button and a slight trace of his white tag. Only 655 total of these red backed eye bears were produced in response to the sinking of the Titanic in 1912 and according to the consignor, only 78 were made in this size and mohair configuration. The red was to indicate crying and sadness at the extent of the tragedy. SIZE: Overall 12-1/2"" t (31cm). Sitting 9-1/2"" t (24cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Professional restoration on right paw pad. Other paw pads have extremely minor spotting. Otherwise very good. 1-13786

REMARKABLE AND COMPLETE BROWN TIPPED STEIFF TEDDY CLOWN BEAR. A fantastic example of one of the rarest and most desirable Steiff bears. Teddy is 5-ways jointed, excelsior stuffed and made from brown tipped mohair with peach colored felt paw pads. Teddy`s face is detailed with brown and black colored eyes and a black hand-embroidered nose and mouth. With original blue and white fabric clown ruff and cream colored felt clown hat with two original blue pom-poms. Bear retains all of his original Steiff identification including his named, metal rimmed chest tag, larger long trailing ""F"" Steiff button and crisp and fully red, legible ear tag with working squeaker. This pattern was only in the line from 1926-1930 and was also produced in pink and yellow mohair. The finest example of this design this cataloger has ever seen. SIZE: 12"" t (28cm) x 8-1/2"" (21cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Very slight soiling on paw pads. Excellent condition overall. 1-13818

CIRCA 1912 VERY RARE CLOWN STYLE STEIFF RATTLE BEAR WITH BUTTON. A most unusual and delightful early Steiff rattle bear dressed in tiny clown accessories. Teddy is made from blond mohair and is 5-ways jointed. He does not have any paw pads or claw stitching. He has a working rattle, which was made by inserting a tube filled with beads into his belly. The bear`s face is detailed with black button eyes and a black hand-embroidered nose and mouth. He has a particularly charming expression. Teddy wears a pointed tan felt hat with a reddish colored pom-pom, a matching tan felt ruff which has pinked edges, and a reddish bow and bell. These accessories are quite similar to those seen on Steiff`s felt monkeys of the period. This item does not appear in the standard Steiff reference books and is only the second one of its type that this cataloger has come across. Clown rattle bear retains his trailing ""F"" style button in ear as his Steiff ID. SIZE: Overall 5"" t (12cm). Sitting 3-1/2"" t (8cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Gentle play wear, otherwise very good. 1-13797

PRECIOUS AND EARLY STEIFF CENTER SEAM BEAR WITH BUTTON AND PROVENANCE. Darling circa 1915 Steiff bear with distinctive and prominent center-seamed face. Bear is 5-ways jointed and made from dark blond mohair. He has peach colored felt pads and four black claws on his paws; one is missing on his right foot. Bear has Steiff`s distinctive early look and proportions, including long arms, big feet, and a pronounced back hump. His wise face is detailed with black shoebutton eyes and a black hand embroidered nose and mouth. Only 1 out of 7 early Steiff bears have a center seam face, making them extremely desirable for collectors. With letter of provenance explaining his early years and later history. Bear retains his small trailing ""F"" button as his Steiff ID. SIZE: Overall 20"" t (50cm). Sitting 13"" t (33cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: All pads replaced. Nose and mouth stitching replaced. Repairs to muzzle area. General mohair loss and significant playwear. Otherwise good. 1-13867

EARLY IMPORTANT 1920s BROWN TIPPED LARGE MOHAIR STEIFF BEAR WITH BUTTON. Handsome and distinctive brown and blond tipped bear is 5-ways jointed and made out of brown backed mohair. With typical 1920s proportions including slightly chubbier appearance and oversized eyes and smaller back hump. With tan felt paw pads and shaved muzzle. Teddy retains his long trailing ""F"" Steiff button and traces of his white ear tag. Also has a working growler. A marvelous example in a seldom seen size and mohair combination. SIZE: Overall 28"" t (70cm). Sitting 18"" t (45cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Feet paw pads with a few holes. Possible ankle reinforcement and nose restitching. Otherwise very good condition. 1-13823

SPECTACULAR LARGE CENTER SEAM CINNAMON STEIFF TEDDY BEAR WITH BUTTON. Gloriously colored 5-ways jointed Steiff bear with distinctive center seam facial construction. This circa 1907 bear has traditional early proportions including exaggerated back hump, long arms with spoon shaped paws and big feet with four claws on each paw. Teddy`s face is detailed with black shoebutton eyes with felt underlay black, hand-embroidered nose and mouth. It retains a small trailing ""F"" button in ear as his identification. Non-operational growler. Only 1 out of 7 early Steiff bears have a center seam face, making them extremely desirable for collectors. An amazingly appealing and highly desirable example of Steiff`s craftsmanship and design. SIZE: Overall 28"" t (72cm). Sitting 18"" t (46cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Paw pads have a small professional repair as well as a few small holes. The left foot has been professionally restored and you can see the brown underlying felt. The right foot pad has also been restored and there you can see a raspberry colored underlying felt. Nose stitching shows loving wear. Possible reinforcement of ankles. Otherwise very good. 1-13805

EARLY WHITE CENTER SEAMED STEIFF BEAR WITH BUTTON ON METAL WHEELS. This bear is made from white mohair which has aged to a vanilla color. He is standing on all fours, unjointed, and firmly stuffed with excelsior. He has felt paw pads and brown hand-embroidered claws. His handsome face is detailed with black shoebutton eyes and a brown hand-embroidered nose and mouth. He is mounted on a metal carriage and glides along on four metal wheels. Bear retains his long trailing ""F"" button as his Steiff ID. SIZE: Overall 17"" t (39cm) x 21"" w (55cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Slight wear and very minor holes on felt paw pads. Otherwise very good. 1-13857 RK1

CIRCA 1912 BLOND STEIFF BEAR ON WHEELS WITH BUTTON. Bear is standing on all fours, hard stuffed with excelsior, and is unjointed. He has tan felt pads and four hand-embroidered black claws on each paw. His charming center seamed face is detailed with a black hand-embroidered nose and mouth and black shoebutton eyes. With working pull cord voice. Bear rides upon a metal carriage with four metal wheels. Although originally made as toys for children, these early Steiff ride-on animals were made so solidly that they could easily support the weight of adults when they were new. The bear wears a blue and yellow felt blanket of more recent vintage. This ride-on bear retains his long trailing ""F"" button as his Steiff ID. SIZE: 20"" t (50cm) x 28"" w (71cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Wear to paw pads with restoration. General mohair loss and thinning, especially to back and top of head. Professional restoration to muzzle area. 1-13866

EARLY CINNAMON BROWN CENTER SEAMED STEIFF BEAR ON WHEELS. Bear is standing, firmly stuffed with excelsior and on four metal wheels. Center seamed face is detailed with black shoebutton eyes and a black hand-embroidered nose and mouth. Peach colored felt paw pads and black hand-embroidered claws. Wonderful, vibrantly colored mohair with small trailing ""F"" button in ear. SIZE: 14"" t (35cm) x 18"" w (45cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Front left leg has a quarter sized abrasion in mohair with small hole. Ears slightly off color and possibly replaced. Otherwise very good. 1-13768

CIRCA 1919 BROWN MOHAIR BING BEAR ON WHEELS WITH MARK. Teddy is standing on all fours and unjointed. He is made from brown mohair, which has taken on coppery highlights over time. Teddy`s paw pads are made from brown felt and he does not have any embroidered claws. The bear`s face is detailed with brown and black glass pupil eyes, a distinctive shaved muzzle area, and a black hand-embroidered nose and mouth. Teddy rides upon four early metal wheels. Teddy has his black and red Bing mark on his front right paw. SIZE: 7-1/2"" t (19cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Wheels on carriage loose; 3 of 4 wheels are not original. Bear has slight overall mohair thinning. Otherwise very good. 1-13849

LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE STEIFF BROWN MOHAIR BEAR WITH BUTTON. This circa late 1920s big brown bruin is made from long and curly light chocolate to chocolate colored mohair and is 5-ways jointed. He is firmly stuffed and has tan colored felt paw pads with black hand-embroidered claws. His gentle face is detailed with over-sized brown and black glass pupil eyes, an unshaven muzzle, and a black hand-stitched nose and mouth. The bear retains his long trailing ""F"" Steiff button and remnants of the red ear tag as his Steiff IDs. A sweet treat for any Steiff collector. SIZE: Overall 27"" t (70cm). Sitting 18"" t (44cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Right paw pad with very minor repair, other pads with very minor holes. Possible reinforcement of ankle. Otherwise very good to excellent. 1-13834

CIRCA 1905 STEIFF BEAR WITH BLANK BUTTON. Teddy is 5-ways jointed and made from delightful apricot colored mohair. He has tan felt pads and five black hand-embroidered claws on each. With working squeaker in belly. Teddy`s face is detailed with black shoe button eyes and a black hand-embroidered nose and mouth. He has a sweet and engaging look to him. Teddy retains his tiny blank button as his Steiff ID. SIZE: Overall 15"" t (38cm). 10"" sitting (25cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Feet with original black felt lining showing through. Tiny hole in tip of right paw pad. Nose and mouth stitching not original. Otherwise very good. 1-13839

OUTSTANDING BROWN TIPPED BLUE EYED STEIFF PETSY BEAR WITH BUTTON AND FULL EAR TAG. Magnificent jointed 5-ways brown tipped Petsy bear. Face is detailed with large wire rimmed and posable ears. Pink nose and mouth stitching which has faded to tan and oversized black and blue pupil eyes. Traditional and distinctive center seam and facial construction. Felt paw pads with long trailing ""F"" button and legible red ear tag. A wonderful example of one of the most desirable and collectable Steiff teddy bears. This bear was originally named Buschy, the name was later changed to Petsy, the baby bear. Overall 10,668 pieces were made through 1930. SIZE: Overall 16"" t (40cm). Sitting 11"" (28cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Very slight mohair thinning on muzzle. Otherwise very good. 1-13772

RARE EARLY WHITE STEIFF CENTER SEAM BEAR WITH BUTTON. This bear is a delightful combination of everything Steiff bear collectors love. Teddy is made out of white mohair, which has mellowed a bit over time. Teddy is 5-ways jointed and very light indicating she is stuffed with excelsior as well as kapok. Teddy has tan felt paw pads with four hand-embroidered claws on each. Teddy has long arms, long narrow feet and a prominent back hump. His endearing and precious face has a center seam, black shoebutton eyes, a lightly shaved muzzle, and a brown hand-embroidered nose and mouth. Only 1 out of 7 early Steiff bears have a center seam face, making them extremely desirable for collectors. Teddy has his small trailing ""F"" button as his Steiff ID. A wonderful example of turn of last century Steiff craftsmanship and design. SIZE: Overall 20"" t (50cm). Sitting 14"" t (35cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Paw pads generally good with a few small repairs, pinholes, and light dust. Bear has slight mohair thinning in muzzle area. Otherwise very good. 1-13815

CLASSIC AND ADORABLE EARLY STEIFF CENTER SEAM TEDDY BEAR WITH BUTTON. A precious example of what makes Steiff so appealing and endearing to collectors. This circa 1907 teddy is made from beige mohair and is 5-ways jointed. He is soft and hard stuffed. Non-working growler. Teddy has early and beloved Steiff proportions including long arms with spoon shaped paws, pronounced back hump and large narrow feet. Teddy has black hand-embroidered claws. What makes this bear so especially appealing is his face, which is detailed with a shaved muzzle that truly highlights his distinctive center seam construction. He also has black shoebutton eyes and hand-embroidered nose and mouth. Only 1 out of 7 early Steiff bears have a center seam face, making them extremely desirable for collectors. Teddy retains his original small trailing ""F"" style button as his Steiff ID. SIZE: Overall 24"" t (60cm). Sitting 16"" t (40cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Right paw pad professionally restored, additional very small holes on paw pads. Very light playwear. Otherwise very good. 1-13831

EARLY WHITE STEIFF BEAR WITH BUTTON. Sweet and pensive looking white Steiff bear is jointed 5-ways and exhibits traditional Steiff proportions of the period. Teddy has pronounced back hump, long arms with curved wrists, and long narrow feet. Bear has original peach felt paw pads, and four brown hand-embroidered claws on each paw. Teddy`s face is detailed with black shoe button eyes and a brown hand-embroidered nose and mouth. Bear retains his small trailing ""F"" button and traces of his white ear tag. SIZE: Overall 15-1/2"" t (38cm). Sitting 11"" t (29cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Small hole at tip of right paw pad. Nose, mouth and claw stitching possibly restitched. Otherwise very good. 1-13765

LOVELY VERY EARLY WHITE STEIFF TEDDY BEAR WITH BLANK BUTTON. Very charming circa 1905 white 5-ways jointed mohair teddy bear with tiny 4mm blank button. Traditional early Steiff proportions with pronounced back hump, very long arms and long narrow feet. As with most early white Steiff bears this one has a brown hand-embroidered nose, mouth and claws with pert, black shoebutton eyes and her five claws on each paw date her at the very early turn of last century. SIZE: Overall 12"" t (30cm). Sitting 8"" (21cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Felt paw pads are slightly dirty with very minor pin holes. One foot paw pad professionally restored. 1-13819

EARLY WHITE MOHAIR STEIFF BEAR WITH BUTTON. Soft and hard stuffed 5-ways jointed Steiff teddy bear. With long trailing ""F"" button circa 1907. With classic early proportions including long arms and pronounced back hump, big feet, light peach colored paw pads with four brown claws on each paw. Face detailed with black shoebutton eyes and a brown hand-embroidered nose and mouth. Non-working side squeaker. With a charming and pensive expression. SIZE: Overall 12"" t (30cm). Sitting 9"" t (22cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Slight soiling of paw pads. 1-13810

LARGE GOLD STEIFF BEAR WITH BUTTON. Circa 1930 Steiff bear made from lovely long, golden colored mohair. Ted is 5-ways jointed and stuffed with excelsior. His face is detailed with brown and black pupil eyes and a black hand-embroidered nose and mouth. Bear has tan felt paw pads with black embroidered claws and a working growler; his collar is not original. The bear`s face has a somewhat serious expression, typical of the period. Ted retains his long trailing ""F"" button and remnants of his yellow ear tag as his Steiff IDs. SIZE: Overall 25"" t (60cm). Sitting 16"" t (40cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: One tiny hole in left paw pad. General fading. Possible reinforcement of ankles and restitching of nose and mouth. Otherwise very good. 1-13850

LOVELY CLASSIC EARLY 1920s WHITE MOHAIR STEIFF BEAR WITH BUTTON. Teddy is stuffed with excelsior and is 5-ways jointed. Made from white mohair which has become slightly tan over time. Teddy has long arms with spoon shaped paws, long narrow feet and pronounced back hump. Four claws on each paw. Bear`s face is detailed with brown and black glass pupil eyes and a hand-embroidered brown nose and mouth, which has faded slightly over time. Bear retains its small trailing ""F"" in ear as her Steiff identification. Non-working growler. Bear has a lovely and wistful expression. SIZE: Overall 20"" t (50cm). Sitting 13"" t (33cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Right paw pad with small hole that has been professionally repaired. Possible seam repair on right ankle. Overall very good. 1-13806

EARLY BLOND MOHAIR STEIFF BEAR. Circa 1908. Blond hard and soft stuffed 5-ways jointed teddy bear with pronounced hump, long thin feet, and arms with large spoon shaped paws. Four claws embroidered on each hand and right foot. Non working squeaker. Teddy`s face is detailed with black shoebutton eyes and a hand-embroidered nose which has faded to brown. Bear has a gentle and timeless appearance and most likely was someone`s very dear friend. SIZE: Overall 16"" t (40cm). Sitting 11"" t (28cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Foot pads have light soiling with dark lining of felt apparent in a few areas. Hand paws with very minor soiling. Slight mohair loss to bear`s muzzle area and left foot, which also does not have claw stitching. Lacking button. A few loose stitches on the nose. Otherwise good to very good. 1-13863

VERY EARLY WHITE STEIFF MOHAIR BEAR WITH BUTTON. This sweet and innocent looking bear is made from white mohair, which has mellowed slightly with age. He is 5-ways jointed, and has traditional and early Steiff proportions including long arms, long narrow feet, and a pronounced back hump. Bear has tan mohair pads with five claws on each paw. His most endearing face is very childlike and is detailed with black shoebutton eyes and a brown hand-embroidered nose. You can see the brown felt that underlies the nose stitching. Bear retains a tiny blank button as his Steiff ID. SIZE: Overall 16"" t (40cm). Sitting 10"" t (25cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Professional pad restoration and restitching of claws. Light playwear and general mohair thinning, especially on the front torso and right arm. Otherwise good. 1-13874

CIRCA 1908 WHITE STEIFF TEDDY BEAR WITH BUTTON. Teddy is 5-ways jointed and made from white mohair that has mellowed to a vanilla color over time. He has tan felt pads with four brown claws on each paw. Nonworking growler. Teddy`s face has a particularly long, pointed, and prominent muzzle, and is detailed with black shoebutton eyes and a brown hand-stitched nose and mouth. He retains his trailing ""F"" button as his Steiff ID. SIZE: Overall 13-1/2"" t (34cm). Sitting 9"" (23cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: All felt pads and claw stitching has been professionally restored and replaced. Possible ankle repairs. Some play wear and general mohair loss over entire body and head. Otherwise good. 1-13855

YELLOW WOOL PLUSH STEIFF BEAR WITH BUTTON. Somewhat unusual yellow wool plush Steiff bear from circa 1930. Teddy is 5-ways jointed and has tan felt paw pads with four black hand-embroidered claws on each. His face is detailed with black and brown glass pupil eyes and a black hand-embroidered nose and mouth. He has a nonworking growler and a somewhat serious facial expression, which is typical of bears of the time. Steiff bears in this material size and age are fairly unusual on the secondary market. Ted retains his larger trailing ""F"" button and traces of the yellow ear tag as his Steiff IDs. SIZE: Overall 18"" t (45cm). Sitting 11-1/2"" (29cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Slight foxing on all paw pads. Gentle overall play wear. Very good. 1-13854

STEIFF BLOND MOHAIR DICKY BEAR WITH BUTTON AND PLAIN FELT PAW PADS. An utterly charming example of Steiff`s relatively rare Dicky bear, which was produced as an inexpensive alternative to the company`s higher priced products in the early 1930s. This circa 1930s Dicky is 5-ways jointed with tan felt paw pads. This model was also produced with velvet paw pads which were authentically stenciled to look like a real bear`s paw. His distinctive and serious looking face is detailed with black and brown glass pupil eyes and a black hand-embroidered nose and mouth located on a prominent inset muzzle. His face is further highlighted with a touch of airbrushing around his eyes and mouth. Dicky retains his original long trailing ""F"" button and remains of his red ear tag as his Steiff IDs. The Dicky design was produced in blond, white, and brown in sizes ranging from 15-75 cm in the 1930-1941 period. SIZE: Overall 12"" t (30cm). Sitting 8-1/2"" t (22cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Professionally replaced paw pad. One foot pad with very minor restoration and holes. Nose possibly restitched. Otherwise very good. 1-13796

EARLY LIGHT BRONZE CENTER SEAMED MOHAIR STEIFF BEAR WITH BUTTON. This circa 1907 Steiff Teddy bear is 5-ways jointed and made from thick and lovely light bronze colored mohair. He has his original light tan felt pads and four black hand-embroidered claws on each paw. He has traditional early Steiff proportions including long arms with spoon shaped paws, long and narrow feet, and a pronounced back hump. His utterly appealing face is detailed with the highly desirable center seam (seen only in 1 out of 7 early Steiff bears), black shoebutton eyes, lightly trimmed muzzle, and a black hand-embroidered nose and mouth. A delightful example of what makes early Steiff bears so collectible and treasured all over the world. Teddy retains his trailing ""F"" button and traces of his white ear tag as his Steiff IDs. SIZE: Overall 20"" t (50cm). Sitting 13"" t (33cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: All pads with light wear, professional restoration to both foot pads. Dime sized thinning area on back of left foot. Torso mohair slightly darker than limbs or body. 1-13816

LARGE IMPRESSIVE EARLY STEIFF BEAR WITH BUTTON. Large, early blond 5-ways jointed Steiff bear with typical early Steiff proportions. Large back hump. Long arms with spoon shaped paws and wrists and felt lined pads. Face is detailed with shoebutton eyes and a black hand-embroidered nose and mouth. Four claws on each paw with small trailing ""F"" button. Utterly charming expression. SIZE: 28"" t (70cm). Sitting 19"" t (48cm). PROVENANCE: Ex-Volpp Collection; Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Minor mohair loss on face, muzzle and paws. Professionally restored right paw pad, left paw pad with small and minor holes. Underlying felt lining and few holes apparent on foot pads. Good to very good condition. 1-13835

EARLY AND GLORIOUSLY COLORED LARGE STEIFF ""CONE NOSE"" BEAR WITH BUTTON. Circa 1906, 5-ways jointed, apricot mohair teddy bear. Teddy has early and traditional Steiff proportions including long arms with spoon shaped paws, long and narrow feet, a very pronounced back hump, and a hand sewn closure seam up his belly. Bear has five black hand-embroidered claws on each paw. Teddy`s distinctive face is detailed with black shoebutton eyes and a black hand embroidered nose and mouth. You can see a touch of the brown felt under layer beneath the nose. His muzzle is unshaven and has a distinctive pointed quality to it. Teddy retains his small trailing ""F"" button as his Steiff ID. This bear would add a ray of sunshine to any room. SIZE: Overall 28"" t (70cm). Sitting 18"" t (46cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Professional restoration to all paw pads and repairs to ankles. Slight mohair thinning around eyes. Otherwise very good. 1-13836

DARK CINNAMON CENTER SEAMED STEIFF BEAR WITH BUTTON. Hard and solidly stuffed dark cinnamon Steiff teddy bear with distinctive center seam facial construction and most appealing expression. Bear is 5-ways jointed and has traditional early Steiff proportions including long arms with spoon shaped hands and wrists, pronounced back hump and long and narrow feet. Non working growler. Bear`s face is detailed with black shoebutton eyes and a black hand-embroidered nose and mouth. Bear has four claws on each paw. Only 1 out of 7 early Steiff bears have a center seam face, making them extremely desirable for collectors. Bear retains his long trailing ""F"" button as his Steiff ID. SIZE: Overall 20"" t (50cm). Sitting 13"" t (34cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Professional restoration on small area on left paw. Various tiny felt holes and imperfections on other paws. Otherwise very good. 1-13822

AMAZINGLY RARE AND INCREDIBLY IMPORTANT EARLY STEIFF BEAR WITH ORIGINAL ELEPHANT BUTTON. An extremely early version of Steiff`s original disc jointed bear made from lovely long apricot mohair, which has faded gently overall but darkened slightly at the joints. Bear has typical turn of last century proportions including extremely long arms, large spoon shaped, long narrow feet and a pronounced back hump. Hard and soft stuffed. Five hand-embroidered black claws on each paw. Teddy`s face is detailed with black shoebutton eyes and a small black hand-embroidered nose and mouth. With most desirable and highly sought after ""Elephant"" button, the first button Steiff used to brand their products. SIZE: Overall 20"" t (50cm). Sitting 13"" t (33cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Minor repairs to paw pads, small holes in foot pads. Ankle repairs. Otherwise very good. 1-13875

LARGE IMPORTANT WHITE STEIFF MOHAIR BEAR WITH BUTTON. Teddy is made from lovely white thick mohair which has slightly darkened over time. Teddy is 5-ways jointed with tan colored paw pads and very early Steiff proportions including long arms with spoon shaped paws, long feet and a pronounced back hump. Teddy`s face is detailed with black shoebutton eyes a clipped muzzle and a brown hand-embroidered nose and mouth. With four hand-embroidered claws on each paw. Teddy retains its small trailing ""F"" Steiff button and traces of its white ear tag. With working growler. SIZE: Overall 24"" t (60cm). Sitting 16"" t (40cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Tiny pin holes in felt pads. Otherwise very good. 1-13808

LOVELY LARGER EARLY WHITE STEIFF CENTER SEAMED BEAR WITH BUTTON. This circa 1907 teddy is made from white mohair, which has mellowed with time. He is 5-ways jointed and exhibits the traditional Steiff turn of last century proportions including long arms, long narrow feet, and a pronounced back hump. Teddy has tan paw pads with four claws on each. You can`t help but notice Teddy`s prominent shaved muzzle and center seam facial construction. His face is detailed with black shoebutton eyes and a brown hand-embroidered nose and mouth. Only 1 out of 7 early Steiff bears have a center seam face, making them extremely desirable for collectors. He retains his long trailing ""F"" button as his Steiff ID. A charming and distinctive addition to any Steiff collection. SIZE: Overall 24"" t (60cm). Sitting 15"" t (39cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Foot paw pads possibly replaced, hand pads with minor restorations and a few tiny holes. Minimal mohair loss, especially around facial area and behind left ear. Otherwise good to very good. 1-13852

HUGE AND SPECTACULAR BING BEAR CIRCA 1920s. A breathtaking and significant Bing bear with personality enough to fill a room. This toddler sized masterpiece is made from long thick and curly tan mohair which has uniform fading to the body and darkening at the joints. This is often seen with bears of this construction and period. Teddy is 5-ways jointed with tan felt paw pads and chubby rounded features. He has black claw stitching on his hands and feet. His large and round head comes to life with over-sized glass pupil eyes, a shaved muzzle, and a black hand-embroidered nose and mouth. A most significant addition to any vintage teddy bear collection. SIZE: Overall 30"" t (76cm). Sitting 20"" t (50cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Paw pads are dusty with minor holes. Otherwise very good. 1-13851

HANDSOME AND IMPRESSIVE LARGE BROWN MOHAIR BING BEAR. Teddy is 5-ways jointed and made from brown mohair which has taken on a slightly coppery patina with time. Bear has flesh colored pads and black hand-embroidered claws on each paw. Feet have distinctive rounded quality to them. Teddy has prominent back hump. His soulful face is detailed with brown and black back painted glass pupil eyes, a trimmed muzzle, and a black hand-embroidered nose and mouth. You can see just a touch of the orange felt that underlies the nose stitching. SIZE: Overall 27"" t (66cm). Sitting 18"" t (46cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Felt paw pads with professional restoration, very slight foxing and holes. Otherwise very good. 1-13827

EARLY AND ORIGINAL MECHANICAL BING BEAR WITH BUTTON AND KEY. Circa 1912, 5-ways jointed mechanical Bing bear made from gold colored mohair. Teddy has felt paw pads and black hand-embroidered claws. Teddy`s face which closely resembles Steiff bears of the time is detailed with black shoebutton eyes and embroidered with black nose and mouth. Teddy comes with his windup key on an orange string. When the key is inserted into the opening under his right arm and wound up, the head moves to the left and right. Teddy retains his silver Bing button under his left arm. These bears seldom come to auction in working condition. A wonderful opportunity for collectors. SIZE: Overall 12"" t (30cm). Sitting 9"" t (22cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Pads with some light rubbing and discoloration and possibly replaced. Very minor mohair loss around face. Otherwise very good. 1-13825

LARGE BROWN MOHAIR BING BEAR WITH METAL MARK. Handsome brown 5-ways jointed Bing teddy bear from late 1920s with blue and black Bing button on right arm. Beige felt paw pads with four black hand-embroidered claws on each. Face is detailed with a prominent and shaved muzzle, black and brown pupil over-sized eyes and a black hand-embroidered nose & mouth. Working growler. Distinctive & rich coloring. SIZE: Overall 23"" t (60cm). Sitting 16"" (40cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Collar not original. Felt pads and nose stitching possibly professionally replaced. Very good otherwise. 1-13833

EARLY BLOND BING MOHAIR TEDDY BEAR WITH MARK. Teddy is 5-ways jointed and excelsior stuffed. Made from blond mohair with tan felt paw pads and brown paw stitching. Teddy`s face is detailed with black shoebutton eyes and a brown hand-embroidered nose and mouth. With distinctive silver Bing mark placed under the left arm. Very dear expression. SIZE: Overall 16"" t (40cm). Sitting 11"" (28cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Overall light playwear. Paw pads with minor pin sized holes and very light and professional restoration. Slight thinning on head and tips of paws. Otherwise very good. 1-13860