Early Steiff Rod-Jointed Bear

Description:

Early Steiff Rod-Jointed Bear, c. 1905, large black button eyes, long golden blonde mohair fur (matting, some fur loss and wear overall, mend to wrist, moth damage on pads, nose missing),felt paws, five claws, metal rod joints between limbs and to head, visible on x-ray, metal rod construction patented June 18, 1905, ht. 20 in.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

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