Antique 9 inches 1950s Taupe Original Mohair Steiff Teddy Bear ATB470742

Description: Antique/Vintage 9 inch Taupe Mohair Steiff Teddy Bear. All pads original felt that has some wear with stains and moth holes. Age; 1940s- 1950s approximately. Probably 1954-59 approximately. Marked: No button. Made of: Mohair, Felt. Firmly stuffed but nor sure with what. Size: 9in (23 cm). Description: Taupe Original Steiff Mohair Teddy Bear. Has vertical inverted sheild/ triangle nose and mouth of dark brown floss, auburn glass eyes, 4 claws on all paws.Very little wear to mohair. Non-Working squeaker/crier. This bear was created after 1950s-but after 1953. Could have had tag on left paw but not there now. A string is there but so is a small hole on felt. After the time period when Germany was occupied. US Zone was used between 1947-1953. The Steiff factory was taken over in early 1940s by Germany's Military to use for munitions plant. Before they could destroy all the factory's holdings, Steiff employee's came in at night and took as much as they could to place in various buildings/homes over the area. Over 15 cm Bears had vertical stitched nose, these early Steiff's and 1949 (- 1964) Steiff Original Teddy under 15 cm had horizontal stitched nose. Your satisfaction is important to us. We combine shipping to save you money. We do not end our auctions early. Price of this item is base on our investment in it. Email us only through eBay Seller Email. We are usually not available to be reached on Sunday. If you are concerned about the shipping, please wait for an invoice. If you purchase several items place them in a cart and once you have finished buying then purchase the total amount. If you have 98% or above rating and more than 10 feedbacks, pay within 3 days. I prefer to send the purchases UPS if possible but will ship your preference. If an item is listed as Free Shipping, which refers only for the lower 48 Continental States, while providing Alaska and Hawaii a shipping discount. Please be aware that the shipper will choose the safest, most economical manner of shipping. Buyers pay all shipping including VAT/Customs charges. If your item arrives damaged, please photograph the item, box, and materials and notify us immediately so we can assist if necessary, to send to shipper. We pack carefully to protect item on it's journey. Thank-you for taking the time to view this listing. Sincerely, Chase Homestead

Price: 168 USD

Location: Clio, Michigan

End Time: 2025-02-12T21:18:14.000Z

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