Early German Mohair Teddy in Especially Fine Condition by Steiff with Blank Button in Ear

Lot Number: 
228
16" (41 cm.) White mohair teddy with swivel head, stitched ears, pronounced snout nose with original brown embroidered nose tip and mouth, black shoe button eyes, pronounced hump, elongated jointed arms, side-hip jointed legs, felt paw pads. Near mint condition. Germany, Steiff, with original blank button in ear, circa 1915, in especially well preserved condition including original nose embroidery. 
Realized Price: 
$3,200
Presale Estimate: 
1200/1500