Steiff Baers Rare early "CONE" bear, pre-WWI teddy with long arms, humped

Manufacturer:
Steiff

Kind of Toys:
Bears

Item-No:
Bär 52

Year:
ca. 1908

Size (LxWxH in inch):
20,47"

Size (LxWxH in cm):
52 cm

Results: (E=Ebay; D=Sale; B=Auction) (Z=Condition)
B Z3 3.349,00 2008

Description:
Rare early "CONE" bear, pre-WWI teddy with long arms, humped back and retaining original paw pads. wit growling voice in stomach, but not currently operational. He has faded somewhat to a golden color, but can see in the creases that he was once a cinnamon or apricot color


Picture from: Photo courtesy of James D. Julia auctioneers Fairfield ME www.juliaauctions.com