Steiff Bear - Pre-1910 18" Mohair Button Eye 5 Claw Jointed Humpback Growler - $3,500 - (Howard, OH)
This antique Steiff bear measures 18" tall total, 12" tall sitting. "Steiff" metal button stitched into his ear. He has a humpback and he has a working growler that "growls" when you move and turn him. All four limbs and head are jointed and posable. Exterior made of Mohair fur that shows some wear. Stitched nose (mostly worn away) and a stitched mouth. His eyes look like shoe buttons (definitely not glass). Front paws have 4 stitches, giving him 5 claws. The pads on his front paws have some wear that someone tried to stitch and repair at some point. The pads on his bottom feet are in good condition, no holes. He appears to be stuffed with straw, wood shavings, or "wood wool," which makes a crinkling/crunching sound when you handle him. I believe this Bear is pre-1910 and may be as early as 1904 or 1905. Item sold as is. Please feel free to ask questions or request additional photos. This Bear was a part of my grandmother's personal collection and has been displayed in a cabinet in my smoke-free home since the early 2000s.
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