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A Steiff teddy bear

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A Steiff teddy bear
with pale golden mohair, brown and black glass eyes, pronounced muzzle, black stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivel head, jointed limbs with felt pads, hump and button in ear --19½in. (49.5cm.) high, circa 1930 (wear, balding to side of head and tips of limbs, lacks nose stitching and has slight staining to pads); a similar bear with button in ear --11¾in. (30cm.) high, circa 1930 (front very worn, pads recovered, small holes to nose and lacks nose stitching); and Steiff Collie reclining with button in ear and chest tag --14in. (36cm.) long, 1950s (slight wear)
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

A note from the original owner tied around the large bears neck reads 'Hello, for 64 years I always was together with my little friend, during the war being on the run from the Russians and flying over the Berlin wall. If it is possible, please let us together. Thanks'

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