March 25th, 2010 
Cindy Antique Steiff Teddy Reviews
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Antique 1905 blonde genuine mohair classic replica Richard Steiff Teddy Bear $69.00 |
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Antique 8.5 inch Steiff Lully Teddy Bear w squeaker wow $82.99 |
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OLD VINTAGE ANTIQUE MINIATURE WHITE STEIFF BEAR TEDDY BEAR C 1920-30′s 5½” TALL $353.61 |
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WONDERFUL ANTIQUE 13″ STEIFF TEDDY BEAR c1906 WITH FF BUTTON $1,249.42 |
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ANTIQUE OLD GERMAN STEIFF TEDDY BEAR STEIFF BUTTON WOOL CAPTAIN COAT AND HAT $699.36 |
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ANTIQUE OLD BEAR MOHAIR JOINTED VINTAGE OLD TEDDY BEAR HUMP BACK POSSIBLY STEIFF $10.99 |
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Original Antique 15″ Straw Stuffed Teddy Bear ~ Americana or Steiff ? $9.95 |
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Steiff Teddy Bears & Playthings – Antique Vintage Collectors Guide 1847-Up $39.95 |
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Antique rare ~*STEIFF?*~ Amber brown 18mm Teddy bear glass eyes “SET of 10 pair” $99.00 |
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VERY HTF 015642 ~STEIFF TEDDY BEAR~ 16″ GROWLER 1904 ANTIQUE MUSEUM REPLICA NR! $445.00 |
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Antique Teddy Bear Steiff?? Mohair?? $125.00 |
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ORIGINAL STEIFF GIENGEN BEAR 016742 ~1906 Antique Replica Large 16″ TEDDY w/IDs! $289.95 |
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Antique Miniature Jointed Mohair Teddy Bear/ Steiff ? $61.00 |
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Antique Jointed Teddy Bear / Mohair /Shoe Button Eyes/ Steiff ? $12.50 |
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ANTIQUE STUFFED TOY OLD STEIFF MUSICAL 12″ TEDDY BEAR WHITE MOHAIR PROJECT AS-IS $225.00 |
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ANTIQUE 14″ STUFFED MOHAIR JOINTED TEDDY BEAR VINTAGE STEIFF? MINT CONDITION $125.00 |
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ANTIQUE TEDDY BEAR..WELL LOVED..POSSIBLY STEIFF, BING, CHILTERN OR SIMILAR. $605.07 |
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Vintage collectible jointed Steiff ? brown teddy bear old mohair ? antique $9.99 |
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Steiff Antique Teddy Bear Dew Drop Rose Large LE 665844 $412.99 |
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Steiff Antique Teddy Bear Snobby Classic Series 028250 $282.99 |
Teddy Bear History
To many of us it is hard to remember our childhood without at least one cuddly teddy bear perched somewhere in our bedrooms or having some part to play in our growing up. Yet, what brought about the use of a teddy bear to bring comfort to a child and where did the teddy bear come from?
It was in 1902 that the teddy bear was invented, simultaneously in Germany and in the USA. The story behind the development of the teddy in America, was attributed to the US President President Roosevelt. The President was in Mississippi hunting, which wasn`t going to well, until someone in the party captured and tethered a bear. The president was then invited to shoot the bear, however, the president declined adding “spare the bear, I will not shoot a tethered animal.” A cartoon depiction was then later published in the Washington Post. That same month Brooklyn shopkeepers Morris and Rose Michtom, decided that they would make a soft toy bear, to honour their President. The bear was called “Teddy Bear” and was displayed in their shop front. The bear became an immediate hit, with its sweet and cuddly design. The Michtoms went on to make their fortunes with the help of the teddy bear through the Ideal Novelty and Toy Company and the President had found himself an effective political mascot.
In Giengen, Germany, Margarete Steiff was the owner of a stuffed toy business. Her nephew Richard Steiff, who was a former art student, who enjoyed sketching bear cubs at the Stuttgart zoo, designed a bear which his aunt made as a prototype. The Steiffs introduced their first bear at a Toy Fair and an American buyer ordered 3,000, seizing upon the bear popularity that was gripping the United States.
Many teddy bear manufacturers began to appear during this boom period, with the American teddy bear manufacturers facing stiff competition from German manufacturers, due to the fact that Germany had an established toy making industry. In England the J.K. Farnell & Co began to establish themselves and one of the most famous bears “Winnie The Pooh” was originally a Farnell bear.
Despite the First World War, the bear industry was still healthy, however, with the outbreak of World War II, factories were used to manufacture arms and not teddy bears. Between the 1950`s and 1970`s, the established teddy bear producers began to struggle with their high quality, hand finished teddies, when competing against cheap imports from the Far East. However, a saviour was to be found in the way of a British Actor, Peter Bull. Peter Bull appeared in films such as Dr Strangelove, Oliver Twist and Scrooge to name just a few, had an interest in Teddy Bears and openly admitted his love for them. This led him to write a book about his affection for teddy bears, which helped to initiate the resurgence of the teddy.
Today, antique teddy bears, such as those manufactured by Steiff are highly desirable and can be sometimes be seen making an appearance in toy auctions. In 1994, Christies Auction House sold a Steiff teddy bear called “Teddy Girl” which sold for $176,000. It has been estimated that in 1999 in the United States alone $441 million was spent on teddy bears by collectors.
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Steiff’s Little Floppy Hoppel Rabbit $24.99 … |
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Steiff’s Mini Floppy Sissi Piglet $17.99 … |
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Steiff Rudolph-on-Rockers $179.00 … |
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The Story of the Steiff Teddy Bear: An Illustrated History from 1902 $27.99 A host of mysteries have arisen surrounding the jointed teddy’s creation over 100 years ago in the small town of Giengen, in the south of Germany – who created him, what did he look like, and just where did his name come from? The results of extensive research are presented in this informative and entertaining volume, illustrated throughout with fascinating and beautiful photographs. Apart from th… |
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SAFARI: My Trip to Africa $23.95 A gromblesome yet lovable teddy bear travels to East Africa and keeps a journal of his adventures in Safari by “Reginald Oliver Smythe”. Written with a wry wit and filled with 80 pages of beautiful illustrations, Reggie’s book is a lively, informative look at the animals, people, dangers, and excitement of an African Safari. Join Reggie and see the world through shoe-buttoned eyes. Please note tha… |
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Steiff Identification & Price Guide $29.95 Devoted to Steiff, Linda Mullins’ newest identification and price guide looks at the oldest and most famous of all bear-makers. Producing plush animals since 1902, Steiff is clearly the leader in desirability and value because of its impeccable quality and craftsmanship. Collectors of Steiff will enjoy the 350 beautiful photographs of their favourite Steiff animals, and find the secondary market p… |
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