Early German Mohair Teddy by Steiff with Button in Ear

Lot Number: 
18
16" (41 cm.) Of golden mohair with long snout, black shoe-button eyes, black re-embroidered nose, swivel head, back hump, excelsior fill, jointing at arms and hips, felt paws. Fair/good condition with sparse mohair on nose, repair to felt on paws, Germany, Steiff, with original underscored-F Steiff button in ear, circa 1915.
Realized Price: 
$700
Presale Estimate: 
300/500