RARE ANTIQUE CHOC BROWN 20in STEIFF BEAR / 1920s -1930s ** ONE OF THE BEST / AN OUTSTANDING ESTATE TREASURE ** Start Price USD 5,300.00 Current Price USD 5,300.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, October 05, 2008 End Time Sunday, October 12, 2008 Location Scottsdale, AZ See more about 'RARE ANTIQUE CHOC BROWN 20in STEIFF BEAR / 1920s -1930s' Description Being a rare color, this antique Steiff bear is in extremely beautiful, all original condition ( no clothes needed here ). This wonderful old bear has been treasured, for he spent most of his life in the bottom of a china cabinet, away from dust and light. His mohair is a dark, rich chocolate brown. As a larger Steiff bear, he is the 50cm or 20" tall size. His amber color glass eyes give him an intense real bear look. According to the original owner, his style and glass eyes date him to the 1920s -1930s, when glass eyes started to be used on Steiff bears. The Steiff button was removed long ago. This is an estate item from a smoke free home. - all joints are tight, for a bear this age - amber color glass eyes have no scratches or chips - growler is non-working - original felt pads have a few slight thin areas - very light wear is present on the end of the nose, and around the    edges of paws and feet - original black stitching on mouth is fragile - mohair is super thick and shiny all over - stuffing is firm - antique silk ribbon added This is a hard-to-find, well preserved, charming antique Steiff bear that will surely steal your heart. From a non-smoking, no kids, no pets home. ****************************************************************** Please e-mail with any questions before bidding. All sales final, item is as pictured. PayPal only. Payment must be received within 5 business days. WINNER MUST CONTACT ME WITHIN 24 HRS AS TO HOW YOU WILL BE PAYING FOR YOUR ITEM. Flat $35.00 USPS Priority shipping ( includes insurance ), with 1-3 day delivery time. Item will be packed carefully. Cannot ship to P.O. Box. Shipping to U.S. only. Please don't bid unless you have at least 10 feedbacks. Thanks for looking! Place a Bid!