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chrissss Posts: 3

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

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dangerbears Dangerbears
Wisconsin
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Nice old bear! He does have the look of a Steiff bear, and with his excellent mohair coverage and large size, he could be worth real money.

You should contact Ken Yenke to get an expert appraisal (via email), in my opinion, and then consider having a restoration expert spruce the bear up a bit (with correct materials, etc.)

Becky

chrissss Posts: 3

Thanks Becky,

I just emailed my appraisal in now!

dangerbears Dangerbears
Wisconsin
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chrissss wrote:

I just emailed my appraisal in now!

Yay! My Steiff senses are tingling, so please share the verdict when you hear back from Ken. (Depending on what part of the world you're in, there are also very good people out there who can do a light restoration on the bear.)

Becky

chrissss Posts: 3

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

dangerbears Dangerbears
Wisconsin
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Fantastic! Besides everything Ken says, I would add that he's very cute! Congratulations!

Becky

customteddys Custom Teddys
Juneau, Alaska
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Lucky you, Chris!

jenny Three O'clock Bears
warwickshire uk
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He is beautiful!

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