Large Steiff Center-Seam Cinnamon Mohair Teddy Bear

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Large Steiff Center-Seam Cinnamon Mohair Teddy Bear, c. 1905, with button in ear, gutta-percha button eyes, embroidered tan-over-black nose, stitched mouth and claws, excelsior-stuffed body with back hump, swivel joints, and light tan felt pads, ht. 23 in., (overall good, some settling of stuffing, scattered moth damage mostly on back and back of legs, tear on middle of right arm, slight fading and moth damage on pads, nose stitching worn),in glazed oak display case.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

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