Lot 20 , A Steiff teddy bear, Richard, c.1908, with golden mohair, black shoe button eyes, pronounced clipped snout,

A Steiff teddy bear, Richard, c.1908, with golden mohair, black shoe button eyes, pronounced clipped snout, black horizontally stitched nose, black stitched mouth and claws, swivel head, elongated jointed shaped limbs, felt pads, hump, side squeaker and button in ear, height 11in.
Provenance: Christie's South Kensington, April 1998 Lot 643
Estimate £650-750

Replaced foot pad, small wear to back of legs.


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