Sold (1920) Steiff Button Alfons Merrythought jointed limbs with bent leg

jointed limbs with bent leg

squeaker and soft stuffing —18in

He wears a waistcoat and tie

His hump would be more prominent if he had more stuffing

Sold (1920) Steiff Button Alfons Merrythought jointed limbs with bent legAlfons an interesting 1920s Steiff teddy bear with provenance with golden mohair, larger than usual brown backed glass eyes, pronounced muzzle, black stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivel head, jointed elongated limbs, hump, inoperative growler and FF underscored button 18in. (46cm.) high (general wear and thinning, bald spots and pads recovered); sold with a modern photographic print of a boy and younger girl holding this bear and a 1996 invoice