Antique 11.4 US Zone 1940s Yellow Original Mohair Steiff Teddy Bear ATB91602148

Description: Antique/Vintage 11.4 inch golden yellow Mohair Steiff Teddy Bear. All pads original felt that has some wear with stains and moth holes. Age; 1940s- 1950s approximately. Probably 1947 approximately. Marked: cloth tag under right arm, Made in US Zone Made of: Mohair, Felt. Firmly stuffed but nor sure with what. Size: 11.4 in (29.1 cm). Description: Unusual color of Golden Yellow Original Steiff Mohair Teddy Bear. Has vertical inverted sheild/ triangle nose of black floss, auburn glass eyes, 4 claws on all paws. Felt on mouth has significant wear. Wear to mohair, some on back, mostly on front about 1/2 approximately. Non-Working squeaker/crier. This bear was created after 1930s-but before 1953. US Zone cloth tag evident. US Zone was used between 1947-1953. The Steiff factory was taken over in early 1940s by Germany's Military to use for munitions plant. Before they could destroy all the factory's holdings, Steiff employee's came in at night and took as much as they could to place in various buildings/homes over the area. Over 15 cm Bears had vertical stitched nose, these early Steiff's and 1949 (- 1964) Steiff Original Teddy under 15 cm had horizontal stitched nose. Your satisfaction is important to us. We combine shipping to save you money. We do not end our auctions early. Price of this item is base on our investment in it. Email us only through eBay Seller Email. We are usually not available to be reached on Sunday. If you are concerned about the shipping, please wait for an invoice. If you purchase several items place them in a cart and once you have finished buying then purchase the total amount. If you have 98% or above rating and more than 10 feedbacks, pay within 3 days. I prefer to send the purchases UPS if possible but will ship your preference. If an item is listed as Free Shipping, which refers only for the lower 48 Continental States, while providing Alaska and Hawaii a shipping discount. Please be aware that the shipper will choose the safest, most economical manner of shipping. Buyers pay all shipping including VAT/Customs charges. If your item arrives damaged, please photograph the item, box, and materials and notify us immediately so we can assist if necessary, to send to shipper. We pack carefully to protect item on it's journey. Thank-you for taking the time to view this listing. Sincerely, Chase Homestead

Price: 245 USD

Location: Clio, Michigan

End Time: 2024-08-12T19:53:12.000Z

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