3rd Dec, 2024 12:00

Teddy Bears of Witney Auction

 
  Lot 27
 

27

A rare Steiff Roly-Poly Teddy Bear, circa 1909

Sold for £2,500
Estimated at £700 - £1,000


 
A rare Steiff Roly-Poly Teddy Bear, circa 1909, with blonde mohair, black boot button eyes, pronounced muzzle, remains of black stitched nose and mouth, swivel head, round weighted body in six panels with jointed arms with stitched claws and FF underscored button in ear —8in. (20cm.) high (very worn, hole above left eye and head glued onto neck joint) - purchased from Sotheby’s in 1987 from the Kay Desmonde collection - see Some of our Favourite Bears by Ian Pout, page 12