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Help understanding Steiff Bears! Very old without ear tag...

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Help understanding Steiff Bears! Very old without ear tag...
Sep 8, 2012 06:15 PM

My mother in law received this "Steiff" bear from her mother, who recieved it when she was a young child. She has since died, and we have no information on this bear, it was found in a cedar chest, with no information other than it came into the family in the early1900's.

 

It is 24 inches long-made from mohair, with straw like filling. HOWEVER, it does not have an ear tag (although it loks as if it may have been removed from the left ear, but cannot be sure). Also it has movable limbs, and a hump on its back...

I have more pics if needed

 

 

 

 

 

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Help understanding Steiff Bears! Very old without ear tag...

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Help understanding Steiff Bears! Very old without ear tag...
Sep 8, 2012 06:15 PM
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My mother in law received this "Steiff" bear from her mother, who recieved it when she was a young child. She has since died, and we have no information on this bear, it was found in a cedar chest, with no information other than it came into the family in the early1900's.

 

It is 24 inches long-made from mohair, with straw like filling. HOWEVER, it does not have an ear tag (although it loks as if it may have been removed from the left ear, but cannot be sure). Also it has movable limbs, and a hump on its back...

I have more pics if needed

 

 

 

 

 

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by stoic2441 (174 ) View Listings
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Re: Help understanding Steiff Bears! Very old without ear tag...
Sep 8, 2012 07:46 PM

Hi Stoic, That is unquestionably an American stick bear, circa 1910. They were mass produced during the height of the teddy bear craze. They are characterized by straight little arms, almost no feet, football shaped body and round head. Yours appears to have very nice mohair for a stick bear. Book value tends to be around $600 for these (when in excellent condition), although they don't go for anywhere near that on eBay, usually. By writing out his story (who owned him) and keeping her photo with him, you would increase his value.


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Re: Help understanding Steiff Bears! Very old without ear tag...
Sep 8, 2012 08:12 PM

Definitely concur - and I think he is a great old American bear!  Wonderful condition overall!

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Re: Help understanding Steiff Bears! Very old without ear tag...
Sep 17, 2012 04:19 PM

Thank you so much for the information-saved me a lot of time researching!!

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