Sold (1908) Button Steiff Whimsy Sold £360 mohair yellow Date 1950 Make Diem Button

Date 1950 Make Diem Button   Label Fabric Mohair Gold Size 14 ins Eyes Glass Features Distinctive nose Jointed Fully Jointed Pads Carded Mohair Feet Stuffing Woodwool Clothes Growl Number 361A

Growl Non working growler

This feminine beauty has her original amber glass eyes as can be seen by age marks

A bear by Nora Wellings

Sold (1908) Button Steiff Whimsy Sold £360 mohair yellow Date 1950 Make Diem ButtonWhimsy an early Steiff teddy bear circa 1908 with dark blonde mohair, black boot button eyes, pronounced clipped muzzle, black stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivel head, jointed elongated limbs with felt pads, hump, inoperative squeaker and small FF underscored button 13in. (33cm.) high (replaced hand pads, small hole patched to tip of muzzle, repaired holes to feet pads, small bald spots and general wear) He has an endearing expression! A lovely