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WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chris, you have a very nice bear.
Is there family heritage? Photos?
It is a 1907 Steiff Cinnamon mohair teddy bear, which looks to be in very good condition. If the mohair and backing is strong, then it has a good appraisal value. Understand that this color mohair usually has a weakened fabric today, due to a chemical and atmospheric reaction to a certain dye Steiff used. Only an in person examination of the mohair can I be 100% certain, but I will appraise as though the mohair is strong. The bear requires some stuffing and minor stitching. As shown, I would estimate the bear to be in the $5,000.00 range.
Ken
WHAT I KNOW....
HES STITCHED DOWN THE CHEST
HAS NO BUTTON IN THE LEFT EAR
ARMS AND LEGS SPIN
EYES APPEAR TO BE WOOD
APPROX 22'' FROM HEAD TO TOE
ANY HELP IDENTIFYING THIS BEAR WOULD BE GREAT!
THANKS IN ADVANCE, CHRIS
