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Mostly Arctophile

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Is this another $50,000 Steiff middle-seam cinnamon bear?
« on: September 27, 2014, 09:21:28 am »
A few years ago I vaguely remember a middle-seam bear selling for around $50,000 at auction. This is another of my "star-attractions" - could it be as valuable?
Shoe-button eyes, 1905-1908, plush mohair, middle seam on forehead, big feet, approx. 40cm.
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Re: Is this another $50,000 Steiff middle-seam cinnamon bear?
« Reply #1 on: September 27, 2014, 10:01:54 am »
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Re: Is this another $50,000 Steiff middle-seam cinnamon bear?
« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2014, 10:08:55 am »
Boy, I don't know but just read the other bear thread and although i have no clue about toys in the antique world , i do know Steiff bears can fetch big money in that market.
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Re: Is this another $50,000 Steiff middle-seam cinnamon bear?
« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2014, 10:10:07 am »
I remember the button being smaller on this bear, but haven't measured it yet.
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Re: Is this another $50,000 Steiff middle-seam cinnamon bear?
« Reply #4 on: September 27, 2014, 11:20:09 am »
Great looking bear. My Mother was a T. Bear lover, and I've saved a few of her special old friends.

Value?

Let's see...
Radar's brought $14,000 earlier this year. :o
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Re: Is this another $50,000 Steiff middle-seam cinnamon bear?
« Reply #5 on: September 27, 2014, 12:24:03 pm »
http://www.mibepa.info/tb/tb103a.htm

This site has a few values but it is a UK site !! I think the one that sold was sold there $40,000. in 2012 I think !! According to the collectors and other sites every 7th bear produced was a middle seam bear !!  The higher selling prices are due to larger sizes and other criteria !!
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