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
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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
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
CIRCA 1907 STEIFF BEAR WITH BUTTON. Teddy is made from dark golden mohair and is 5-ways jointed. He has tan felt pads and has four black hand-embroidered claws on each paw. Bear`s face is detailed with black shoebutton eyes and a black hand-embroidered nose and mouth. Ribbon is not original to him. His slightly crooked eye placement gives him an utterly charming and endearing appearance. Ted retains his trailing ""F"" style button as his Steiff ID. SIZE: Overall 16"" t (40cm). Sitting 10"" t (25cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: All paw pads have been professionally replaced. Claws, mouth, and nose have been restitched and are not original to bear. Repairs to muzzle area. With significant playwear and mohair thinning. 1-13861
UNUSUAL EARLY POST-WAR STEIFF BROWN SILK PLUSH TEDDY BEAR. Teddy is made from brown artificial silk plush, a color not noted in the standard Steiff Sortiment reference books. He is 5-ways jointed and has tan linen paw pads. This combination of silk plush and linen paw pads is distinctive to the late 1940s when traditional teddy bear making materials were in short supply or nonexistent. Teddy has classic proportions to traditional pre-war designs. His face is detailed with a black hand-embroidered nose and mouth having brown and black glass pupil eyes. With partially working side squeaker. Teddy retains his short trailing ""F"" button and fully legible yellow ear tag as his Steiff IDs. SIZE: Overall 9"" t (23cm). Sitting 7"" t (18cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. 1-13784
CIRCA EARLY 1930s STEIFF BEAR WITH BUTTON. Teddy is 5-ways jointed and made from blond mohair. Bear has tan felt pads and four black had claws on each paw. Non-working squeaker in belly. Teddy`s face is detailed with black and brown glass pupil eyes and a black hand-embroidered nose and mouth. This bear has a distinct, thoughtful, pensive expression to him. He retains his trailing ""F"" button and tiny remnants of his red ear tag as his Steiff ID. SIZE: Overall 13"" t (33cm). Sitting 9-1/2"" t (23cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Both foot pads replaced. General all over playwear. Slight mohair thinning on nose area, otherwise good. 1-13870
UNUSUAL EARLY POST-WAR STEIFF BROWN SILK PLUSH TEDDY BEAR. Teddy is made from brown artificial silk plush, a color not noted in the standard Steiff Sortiment reference books. He is 5-ways jointed and has distinctive tan linen paw pads. This combination of silk plush and linen paw pads is distinctive to the late 1940s when traditional teddy bear making materials were in short supply or nonexistent. Teddy has classic proportions to traditional pre-war designs. His face is detailed with a black hand-embroidered nose and mouth and brown and black glass pupil eyes. With working squeaker. SIZE: Overall 11"" t (28cm). Sitting 8"" (20cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: With general play wear especially on front of torso. Otherwise very good. 1-13783
STEIFF MECHANICAL SOMERSAULT BEAR WITH BUTTON. Teddy is head and leg jointed with a windup arm feature that enabled the bear to tumble when rotated. This feature required the arms to be placed on a slightly different place on the bear`s torso than traditional teddy bears. Teddy is made from blond mohair with felt paw pads. His face is detailed with black shoebutton eyes and a black hand-embroidered nose and mouth. Bear retains his trailing ""F"" button and traces of his white ear tag. This model was produced in three colors in 18 & 23cm from 1909 through 1916 and then for a few years again in the 1930s. SIZE: Overall 12"" t (30cm). Sitting 9-1/2"" t (24cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Working mechanism. All pads have restoration. Body with slight playwear. Otherwise good. 1-13837
1920s ERA STEIFF RATTLE BEAR WITH BUTTON. This sweet Teddy is 5-ways jointed and made from golden mohair. He does not have any paw pads or claw stitching. His baby-like face is detailed with black and brown glass pupil eyes and a black hand embroidered nose and mouth. He has a rattle feature, which Steiff made by inserting a tube filled with beads in his torso. He really is a little darling. Ted retains his long trailing ""F"" button and traces of his red ear tag as his Steiff IDs. SIZE: Overall 5"" t (12cm). Sitting 4"" (10cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Very light mohair wear overall, some playwear in torso area. Otherwise very good. 1-13762
MID-1920s WHITE MOHAIR STEIFF RATTLE BEAR. Teddy is jointed 5-ways and made from short white mohair with no hand or foot pads or claw stitching. Teddy`s face is detailed with brown and black glass pupil eyes and hand stitched brown nose and mouth. Teddy`s rattle was made by inserting a hollow tube with beads into the bear`s torso and is still functional. Teddy retains its long trailing ""F"" Steiff button as its ID. Through the 1920s Steiff occasionally created rattle versions of its most popular toys in their small size. Other examples include cats, rabbits and squirrels. SIZE: Overall 5"" t (13cm). Sitting 4"" t (10cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Slight rusting of button and a tiny touch of play wear. Otherwise very good. 1-13763
CIRCA 1940s ERA TINY STEIFF TEDDY BEAR WITH BUTTON. This petite proportioned Teddy bear is 5-ways jointed and made from white mohair. He does not have any paw pads or claw stitching. His dime-sized face is detailed with black button eyes and a brown hand-embroidered nose and mouth. This is one of the smaller traditionally styled, 5-ways jointed Steiff bears this cataloger has ever seen. He would be an adorable companion to a vintage doll of the same era. Ted retains his short trailing ""F"" button and traces of his ear tag as his Steiff IDs. SIZE: Overall 3"" t (7cm). Sitting 2-1/2"" (6cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: General but light overall play wear. Otherwise very good. 1-13785
1920s STEIFF RATTLE BEAR WITH BUTTON. This friendly Teddy is 5-ways jointed and made from white mohair. He does not have any paw pads or claw stitching. His petite, adorable face is detailed with black and brown glass pupil eyes and a brown hand-embroidered nose and mouth. He has a rattle feature, which Steiff made by inserting a tube filled with beads in his torso. He really is a lot of bear in a small package. Ted retains his long trailing ""F"" button as his Steiff ID. SIZE: Overall 5"" t (12cm). Sitting 4"" (10cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Very light playwear and mohair loss, otherwise very good. 1-13804
DARLING SITTING STEIFF VELVET CAT WITH BUTTON AND WHITE EAR TAG. Cat is sitting, unjointed, and made from white velvet which has been painted with tan, brown, and black stripes. Her face is detailed with black shoebutton eyes, a tiny pink hand-embroidered nose and mouth, and clear monofilament whiskers. She wears a tiny bow and bell which probably are original to her. This early and beloved design was made in white and grey mohair in 5 sizes overall from 1899 through 1927. This is a wonderful example with a distinctly old fashioned look to her. Cat retains her tiny trailing ""F"" Steiff button and her fully legible white ear tag as her Steiff IDs. SIZE: Overall 4"" t (10cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Slightly dusty, otherwise very good to excellent. 1-14021
STEIFF CAT WITH BUTTON AND TAIL MOVES HEAD MECHANISM. Steiff cat named Kitty with working tail moves head mechanism. Kitty is standing and made from mohair white and grey striped mohair. No claws. Kitty`s face is detailed with adorable green and black slit pupil eyes, a tiny pink hand-embroidered nose and mouth, and clear monofilament whiskers. Her lips are further defined buy a spot of pink. Kitty has the delightful and relatively unusual tail moves head movement, which was only used on a few Steiff designs of the period, and designated a more exclusive item. This pattern was made in 7 sizes ranging from 10 to 35cm from 1931 to 1936. Kitty retains her button in ear as her Steiff ID. SIZE: Overall 2-3/4"" t (7cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Light playwear and fading, otherwise very good. 1-14020
LYING STEIFF VELVET CAT WITH BUTTON AND WOOLEN PLAY BALL. Darling and distinctively old fashioned looking lying cat from circa 1910. Cat is made from black and orange highlighted velvet which has mellowed to a tan color over time. Her face is detailed with black button eyes and a tiny pink hand-embroidered nose and mouth, which come to life with gentle touches of pink paint. Cat holds a woolen pom-pom ball between her front paws. She wears a pink bow and bell; the bow is still stitched to her and may be original. This lovely design was manufactured in white and grey velvet in 3 sizes overall from 1901 through 1922. Cat retains her tiny trailing ""F"" button as her Steiff ID. SIZE: Overall 3"" t (7cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: White color has mellowed to tan, otherwise very good. 1-14022
RARE STEIFF LYING CAT WITH BUTTON. A very cute and seldom seen Steiff cat in a lying or crouching position. Cat is unjointed and made from white mohair which was originally airbrushed with light brown stripes. His tail is quite long and thin and is positioned straight outward. His bow and bell are not original. Cat`s face is detailed with oversized green and black slit pupil eyes and a pink hand-embroidered nose. Steiff produced this design in white, and white and brown, in 13 and 15cm from 1927 through 1928 only. As a result, it is seldom if ever seen on the secondary market and is usually of great interest to collectors. Cat retains his trailing ""F"" button as his Steiff ID. SIZE: Overall 3"" t (7cm). PROVENANCE: Ex-Collection of Linda Mullens; Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Brown highlighting has faded considerably. Very light general mohair thinning and playwear. Otherwise very good. 1-13799
LARGE AND LOVELY LATE 1920s ERA STEIFF BEGGING RABBIT. Rabbit has jointed head and is made from light gold mohair. He has brown hand-embroidered claws on his feet. His pert ears are lined in wire and are posable. They are highlighted with a touch of brown and pink airbrushing. Rabbit`s face is detailed with oversized black and brown glass pupil eyes, a brown hand-embroidered nose and a black embroidered mouth. He also retains his original monofilament whiskers. Non-working squeaker in belly. Rabbit has his large trailing ""F"" button and fully legible red ear tag as his Steiff IDs. SIZE: Overall 19"" t (50cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. 1-13777
TINY STEIFF VELVET BEGGING RABBIT WITH BUTTON. This very early styled rabbit is begging, unjointed, and made from white velvet that has been airbrushed with a few brown spots. He has a plump body and petite arms and legs. His face is detailed with black button eyes, a hand-embroidered nose and mouth that is highlighted with a touch of pink paint. He retains his clear monofilament whiskers and original bow and bell. This great and classic design was produced in velvet in 10, 14, 22, and 28cm from 1899 through 1927. Rabbit retains his long trailing ""F"" button as his Steiff ID. SIZE: Overall 5"" t (12cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: A touch of overall play wear. Slight rust on button and surrounding area. Otherwise very good. 1-13771
SITTING STEIFF ORANGE VELVET RABBIT RATTLE WITH BUTTON. Rabbit is sitting, head jointed and is made from orange and off-white velvet. His ears are lined in wire and are posable. His face is detailed with a pink hand-embroidered nose and a black hand-embroided mouth. His eyes and whiskers are not typical to the design and may be replacements. His ribbon is not original. Rabbit has a working rattle feature created by inserting a closed tube with beads into the torso. Rabbit retains his long trailing ""F"" button as his Steiff identification. SIZE: 7-1/2"" t (19cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Slightly dusty. Touch of foxing on back of ears. Otherwise good to very good. 1-13817
BRIGHT ORANGE MOHAIR STEIFF RABBIT RATTLE WITH BUTTON. Rabbit is begging, head jointed and made from white and gloriously vibrant orange mohair. This color is not specifically mentioned in the standard Steiff Sortiment reference books for this item. The ears are lined in wire and are posable. Rabbit`s face is detailed with large black and brown glass pupil eyes and a black hand-embroidered nose and mouth and clear monofilament whiskers. His ribbon is not original. A delightful and classic Steiff pattern that was produced in six jewel tones in sizes ranging from 11 to 70cm, from 1926 through 1941. Rabbit retains his long trailing ""F"" button and traces of his ear tag as his Steiff IDs. SIZE: 7"" t (17cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Slight mohair thinning overall, otherwise very good. 1-13877
BRIGHT ORANGE MOHAIR STEIFF RABBIT. Rabbit is begging, head jointed and made from white and gloriously vibrant orange mohair. The ears were originally lined in wire and were posable. Rabbits face is detailed with large black and brown glass pupil eyes and a tan hand-embroidered nose and black mouth. Rabbit has lost his ID to time. A delightful and classic Steiff pattern that was produced in six jewel tones in sizes ranging from 11 to 70cm, from 1926 through 1941. SIZE: 10"" t (25cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: General play wear and light mohair thinning and fading overall. Otherwise good. 1-13803
CIRCA 1905 STEIFF TINY VELVET RABBIT WITH BUTTON. This baby-sized rabbit is sitting and made from white velvet which has been painted with charming brown spots. He is unjointed with a simple body shape; chubby torso and small front and back legs. His tiny face is detailed with black button eyes and a simple tan hand-embroidered nose and mouth. He retains his original bow. This rabbit would look especially dear posed with other smaller scaled Steiff items or woolen miniatures. Rabbit retains his tiny blank button as his Steiff ID. SIZE: Overall 2-1/2"" t (6cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Velvet has darkened, slight wear to velvet, very light playwear. Otherwise very good. 1-13813
1920s ERA BI-COLOR LYING FELT STEIFF RABBIT WITH BUTTON. Most endearing tan and cream colored, head jointed Steiff rabbit. Body is highlighted with gentle airbrushing along back seam. Face is detailed with black and brown glass pupil eyes a tan hand-embroidered nose and mouth and a spot of pink to indicate his lips. His alert felt ears have a touch of pink airbrushed highlights on the interior. Rabbit wears a bow and bell, what appears to be his original bell attached with replaced ribbon. Rabbit retains his long trailing ""F"" button and fully legible red ear tag as his Steiff identification. SIZE: 7-1/2"" t (19cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Tiny professional repair on front paw. Slight spotting on body and slight tiny pin holes where whiskers were originally. Otherwise very good. 1-13814
1930s ERA STEIFF LYING RABBIT WITH BUTTON. Rabbit is head jointed and in a lying position. He is made from white and golden light brown mohair which has been highlighted with a touch of brown airbrushing. His white mohair lined ears are highlighted with pink airbrushing. His bow and bell are original. Rabbit`s face is detailed with black and brown pupil eyes and a pink hand-embroidered nose that is outlined in red, and a red mouth. This sweet rabbit makes every day feel like Easter! He was made in seven sizes ranging from 6 to 17cm in the 1930 through 1943 period overall. Rabbit retains his long trailing ""F"" button and fully legible red ear tag as his Steiff IDs. SIZE: Overall 5"" t (12cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Very slight mohair thinning around face, otherwise very good to excellent. 1-13790
1930s ERA STEIFF WOOLEN MINIATURE RABBIT WITH BUTTON. Rabbit is made from white Nomotta wool and has a swivel head. He has a pom-pom tail and two pom-pom front arms. His white felt ears have a touch of pink airbrushing on their insides. Rabbit`s tiny and simple face is detailed with pink and red glass pupil eyes, a pink airbrushed nose and mouth, and clear monofilament whiskers. Steiff introduced woolen miniatures in the early 1930s in part to have a lower priced, collectible, entry level product offering, as well as to make items that would be good to display with other items and in vignettes. This pattern was produced in 4 and 6cm in a series of lifelike color combinations from 1931 through 1943. Rabbit retains his button and his ear tag, which has snapped in half, as his Steiff IDs. SIZE: Overall 2"" t (5cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Ear tag broken in two pieces, otherwise very good. 1-13842
LARGE STEIFF VELVET MICKEY MOUSE DOLL WITH BUTTON. The second to largest sized Steiff Mickey Mouse produced pre-war. Mickey is standing, unjointed, and made from velvet. He wears orange shoes, red shorts, and yellow gloves. The soles of his shoes are made from linen; the left one has a stamp acknowledging the Mickey Mouse, Steiff, and Walt Disney patent agreement. His shorts are detailed with four mother of pearl buttons. Mickey`s face is brought to life with a black velvet nose, black thread whiskers, glued eyes, and a hand drawn mouth. Mickey`s ears are made from black felt. Mickey retains his large trailing ""F"" Steiff button and red ear tag as his IDs. SIZE: Overall 14-1/2"" t (36cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Missing tail. One mother of pearl button broken in half. Velvet slightly dusty. Otherwise good to very good. 1-13873
SMALLER STEIFF VELVET MICKEY MOUSE DOLL WITH BUTTON. The second to smallest sized Steiff Mickey Mouse produced pre-war. Mickey is standing, unjointed, and made from velvet. He wears orange shoes, orange/tan shorts, and yellow gloves. The soles of his shoes are made from linen; the left one has a stamp acknowledging the Mickey Mouse, Steiff, and Walt Disney patent agreement. His shorts are detailed with four mother of pearl buttons. Mickey`s face is brought to life with a black velvet nose, black thread whiskers, glued eyes, and a hand drawn mouth. Mickey`s ears are made from black felt. Mickey retains his large trailing ""F"" Steiff button and red ear tag as his IDs. SIZE: 7"" t (17cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Missing tail. Velvet slightly dusty. Otherwise very good. 1-13872
LARGE AND EARLY GERMAN GOLD MOHAIR TEDDY BEAR. Circa 1910. 5-ways jointed Teddy bear, possibly made by Bing. Pronounced back hump, long narrow feet, felt paw pads and black hand-embroidered claws. Signed on right paw pad by a member of the Steiff family. Face is detailed with black shoebutton eyes and a black hand-embroidered nose and mouth. SIZE: Overall 25"" t (64cm). Sitting 16"" t (40cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Collar not original. Very loose joints. Nose stitching possibly not original. Wear and abrasions to muzzle and old repairs to paw pads with some foxing. Otherwise good. 1-13871
LOT OF THREE STUFFED BEARS. Lot includes Steiff bear on wheels with shoe button eyes and trailing ""F"" button. Also includes two jointed American bears, one circa 1930s the other circa 1960s. SIZE: Steiff bear measures 27"" l. Others measure 21"" and 41"", respectively. CONDITION: Steiff bear shows some thinning of mohair with slightly more loss at snout. Embroidered nose lacking much thread. Remainder of lot is generally fair to good. 1-13676
Nine teddy bears to include limited edition, Sunflower, Artist Bear, Dawn Nicholl 63/250, Deane Bear, "Bronwen" by Amanda Hengh 101/500, Pudsey Bear 419/2001, Steiff Bear, "Archie Attic" numbered 389, Tailored Teddies, "Abe" 9/50, Deane Bear "Ming" 21/500, Deane Bear "One Hundred Years Bear" 294/1500, Deane Bear "Artist Bear" 39/40, Deane Bear "Whiskers" 20/500 (9).

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