A rare blond silk plush Steiff teddy bear

细节

A rare blond silk plush Steiff teddy bear
with brown and black glass eyes, pronounced snout, black stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivel head, long jointed shaped limbs, felt pads, hump and button in ear --19in. (48.5cm.) tall, circa 1940

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出版

Steiff Teddy Bears by Jurgen & Marianne Cieslik, page 89

拍品专文

This bear was very possibly made during the 2nd World War when mohair, which had always been available from England could no longer be imported, and alternative material had to be used. He clearly is a pre-war design and wears a pre-war button in his ear. Rare to see in such good condition as only 587 are believed to have been produced.