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Lot Essay
Jackie was the first Jubilee teddy bear produced by Steiff (1953-1955).
Details
A Steiff 'Jackie' teddy bear
with pale blond mohair, brown and black glass eyes, clipped plush cut muzzle, airbrushed features, brown stitched nose with single pink stitch, brown stitched mouth and claws, swivel head jointed limbs, felt pads, squeaker and button in ear with remains of yellow label --6½in. (16.5cm.) tall, circa 1953 (tummy squeaker inoperative, slight wear to tips of paws and feet); and an original brochure 50 Years Steiff Teddy, A little Teddybear journeys into the wide world
See Colour Plate 4
with pale blond mohair, brown and black glass eyes, clipped plush cut muzzle, airbrushed features, brown stitched nose with single pink stitch, brown stitched mouth and claws, swivel head jointed limbs, felt pads, squeaker and button in ear with remains of yellow label --6½in. (16.5cm.) tall, circa 1953 (tummy squeaker inoperative, slight wear to tips of paws and feet); and an original brochure 50 Years Steiff Teddy, A little Teddybear journeys into the wide world
See Colour Plate 4
Special notice
VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer’s premium.