Images are courtesy of Auction Team Breker. Bear toys existed for a long time before that–carved bears from the Black Forest region, and automaton bears, but they were not cuddly. I think he compares very well. 'Oscar', a rare Steiff PB28 rod bear with blonde mohair, black boot button eyes, pronounced clipped muzzle with gutta-percha nose, horizontal seam from ear to ear, remains of stitched mouth, swivel head, jointed elongated limbs with felt pads and five black stitched claws and hump, circa 1904 --16¼in.(41.5cm.) The rods survive very well. Apr 1, 2016 - Explore e n's board "Early Steiff Bears" on Pinterest. What condition is the Steiff teddy bear in? 15 ¾ in. Steiff Pb28 Bear Japan Exhibition Limit. Rod bears have a really specific look. The felt pads [on his paws] have been reinforced, and the original pads are underneath. Steiff Rod bear PB28 (Photo: My Teddy Bear Museum) Not just cars and dresses, but even teddy bears are vintage. It has an almost triangular-shaped face and really long paws. Buy here: Steiff 404115 PB28 TEDDY BEAR REPLICA 1904. made of finest mohair curly light brown fully (5x) jointed (with metal rods, instead of cords made of finest mohair curly light brown fully (5x) jointed (with metal rods, instead of cords and connections)with black wooden shoe button eyes with sealing wax nose (like the original with the sa .. 5) Steiff ‘Rod’ Bear PB28 - £82,000. The Jackie Robinson Doll with Box Sold For (Scroll Down to See). Her new vintage friend just happened to be a delightful and very early Steiff rod bear! The earliest bears, made in 1903, featured string joints for the limbs but none have ever been discovered. He is 17" tall. These things were loved at the time and had a hard life. Amazon.com: Steiff Teddy Bear Pb28: Toys & Games. It’s very, very hard to find one with a gutta-percha nose. They made soft toys children wanted to hold, not expensive dolls that children had to be supervised [during play], as with French toys. This antique bear is the rare white version made by Steiff and has button in left ear. Interestingly, the name “Teddy” attached to the bear after 1903. Pb28 is an exact replica of Steiff’s 1904 Bear ( replication of the original bear taken from their archives). He’s clearly a poseable bear. The first Steiff bear was string-jointed, in 1902, and was called 55PB, with the “PB” standing for “Plush Bear”. The Steiff PB28 rod bear was made for children to play with. Oct 20, 2015 - Description Circa 1904. R John Wright 6" "The Little Brown Bear" (Raggedly Ann Series) With COA & BOX. View all posts by SGS. Sit down with Rebekah Kaufman and Jena Pang at the Corinthia Hotel in London to view the most magnificent and rare Steiff Rod Bear we have ever seen! The Oscar Howe Painting Sold For (Scroll Down to See), SOLD! Since 2002, LiveAuctioneers has made exceptional items available for safe purchase in secure online auctions. And it’s a rod bear, and if you meet him in person, he has a nice character. And none of the string-jointed Steiff teddy bears are thought to survive, yes? Try Prime Hello, Sign in. It’s lucky to have the originals under the replacements. Update: The Steiff PB28 rod bear sold for €7,500, or about $8,150. Face Early Steiff bears have jet black wooden, or “shoebutton” eyes that are set deeply into its face. This bear was a blonde PB28 - Steiff's c. 1904 era, solidly stuffed and fully jointed cub. What is this Steiff PB28 rod bear like in person? $299.99 1 bid. It’s definitely not a common one. So the creation of the Steiff teddy bears and the timing of the Roosevelt hunting trip was a coincidence? C. 1000-1500 AD. Happy Teddy Bear - €120,000. Yes, I know that story. He is stuffed with wood shavings and is rod - jointed. He is stuffed with straw, has felt, Rare 19th c. Paper Mache 4 Bear heads hanging candle holder.Such candle stands were used in palaces & forts in older, C. 224 to 651 AD. I think teddy bear collectors are quite forgiving. Auction Team Breker estimates it at €6,000 to €9,000, or roughly $6,600 to $9,900. Do the rods still work smoothly and easily? How to bid: The Steiff rod bear is lot 0163 in the Mechanical Music, Science & Technology, Toys & Automata sale at Auction Team Breker in in Koeln, Germany on November 9, 2019. From 1928, the Steiff chest tag became more colorful and detailed and featured a happy, angular yellow Bear face and the name of the Steiff item printed in red on the tag. He’s in great condition, but there are things that have been repaired or changed on him. [The Theodore Roosevelt Association discusses the origin story of the teddy bear on its website, and Steiff makes an appearance.}. So often, you find bears that have been hugged so much that they’re bald in places. Did the Steiff PB28 rod bear come in other colors? HAND FORGED IRON EEL FISH SPEAR HEAD, RARE CRUSADERS ERA SILVER RING WITH NIELLO STAR PATTERN, RARE TURKISH OTTOMAN WARRIOR SHIELD & HELMET, RARE ORNATE INDO PERSIAN WARRIOR SHIELD CONVEX FINE, RARE MUGHAL WARRIOR HELMET ARABIC INSCRIPTION, HISTORIC OTTOMAN TURKISH WARRIOR HELMET ARABIC INSCRIPT, Tug Wilson's Rome 1960 Summer Olympics National Olympic, RARE 18TH C. QUEEN ANNE ENGLISH MAHOGANY TEA TABLE. Was the story of President Theodore Roosevelt declining to shoot a bear cub while hunting in 1902 an inspiration for Steiff to create soft, jointed teddy bears? A similar thing happened with bears. Let’s also take a minute to talk about Germany’s reputation as a toy-making nation in the early 20th century. When it was new, it was a malleable material, but over time, it became brittle. It is a rare item. Skip to main content. What is the world auction record for a Steiff teddy bear? It’s possible this bear had one early on and the button was removed, but there are no characteristic holes [that provide evidence there was once a button]. Because it came to Auction Team Breker from a kind of odd way from France. This is a rod bear, which means it has rods inside its limbs that make it posable. What forms of wear are visible on this bear, and what forms of wear are considered acceptable in a Steiff teddy bear of this vintage? It’s probably one of the most common repairs. 4) Steiff Rod bear PB28 . WHAT MAKES THIS TEA TABLE A LITTLE. Please share - … The earliest [Steiff bears] were not known as teddy bears. This one has no Steiff button in his ear. It has some thin patches, but most bears do. There was always competition between France and Germany, but France was in decline in 1900 and Germany was in ascendance. Steiff Sleep Well Bear Plush, Pink. He has metal rod jointed limbs with felt pads and sports a red and gold braided waistcoat. The oldest known Steiff teddy bear, made in 1904, sold for £82,000 at the 2002 Steiff Festival in Giengen, Germany. Crusaders period. No. The anecdotal history from the family in France [who consigned it] is that it was left at the house during the occupation by a German soldier [in the 1940s, during World War II]. $189.83 + $20.00 shipping . And is pale gold one of the more rare colors? I think there is less of pale gold than light blonds. This is the only one Auction Team Breker has handled. 55. It makes up the special character of these bears. This bear was a blonde PB28 - Steiff's c. 1904 era, solidly stuffed and fully jointed cub. If you see it in profile, you know it’s a rod bear. 4. $152.55 $ 152. Thin patches? This fine, 40 cm tall example retained two of its "crowning glories," its all original black gutta percha nose, as well as its elephant ear button. String-jointed bears aren’t known to survive. 5. Like most stories from 80 years ago, you can’t verify them or contradict them. He has metal rod jointed limbs with felt pads and sports a red and gold braided waistcoat. Rare Steiff PB28 Rod Bear, c. 1903/1904 With pale-golden mohair, large boot button eyes, horizontal seam from ear to ear, pricked ears, black stitched nose, mouth and five claws on each paw, wood-chip stuffing, body with pronounced hump, articulated swivel head and long rod-jointed curved limbs, ht. This bear, produced in 1904, is the earliest Steiff bear to ever appear for sale. I think maybe it was a happy coincidence, you could say. Why will this Steiff teddy bear stick in your memory? Would you like to hire Sheila Gibson Stoodley for writing or editing work? Selain nilai sejarah dan kelangkaannya, teddy bear ini juga berbeda dengan yang lainnya. These things were loved at the time and had a hard life. 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Description: Rare Steiff PB28 Rod Bear, c. 1903/1904 With pale-golden mohair, large boot button eyes, horizontal seam from ear to ear, pricked ears, black stitched nose, mouth and five claws on each paw, wood-chip stuffing, body with pronounced hump, articulated swivel head and long rod-jointed curved limbs, ht. The expert: Nick Hawkins, U.K. representative for Auction Team Breker, on behalf of founder Uwe Breker. ROD BEAR 28 PB 1904. Things you didn't know you wanted–while there's still time to bid. So this Steiff teddy bear has never been to auction before? Feb 26, 2015 - Roddy is a rare 1904 STEIFF PB28 who is rod jointed. Ages: 14 years and up. They have reproduced certain models in limited editions. In 1880, it made the first soft toy, an elephant. What forms of wear are visible on this bear, and what forms of wear are considered acceptable in a Steiff teddy bear of this vintage? Roddy is a rare 1904 STEIFF PB28 who is rod jointed. Set up a search alert to hear when Steiff Collectibles items arrive. He has golden mohair, black boot button eyes, a pronounced muzzle, a seam from ear to ear and a swivel head. The 1904 bears were made with metal rod joints, making them far sturdier, and several original examples survive today. It’s an interesting story. How does this Steiff PB28 rod bear compare to others that you’ve handled? $142.50 4 bids + $12.50 shipping . That’s our indication of the dating on this. 4.8 out of 5 stars 511. Aug 1, 2013 - Steiff PB28 Japan Exhibition Bear 2002, exclusive for Japan, white tag 675553, reddish blonde, LE 2002, Mint complete with chest tag and certificate, within Excellent box. What forms of wear are visible on this bear, and what forms of wear are considered acceptable in a Steiff teddy bear of this vintage? I think he definitely has character, and quite an appealing expression. Gold ring with a D-shaped loop into which is set a red gem intaglio bearing a a double portriat, Antique 19th C. Hand Forged Iron Eel Fish Spear Head.DIMENSIONS:Height 9 Inches X Width on the crown 5.4. During early days, teddy bears would have five claws and an unusual head from ear to ear. I’ve seen one at auction. Rare Steiff PB28 Rod Bear, c. 1903/1904 With pale-golden mohair, large boot button eyes, horizontal seam from ear to ear, pricked ears, black stitched nose, mouth and five claws on each paw, wood-chip stuffing, body with pronounced hump, articulated swivel head and long rod-jointed curved limbs, ht. I’ve personally handled and seen around 15 to 20, but I’m sure there are more than that. FREE Shipping by Amazon. 15 ¾ in. Steiff PB28 Japan Exhibition Bear 2002, exclusive for Japan, white tag 675553, reddish blonde, LE 2002, Mint complete with chest tag and certificate, within Excellent box. I think teddy bear collectors are quite forgiving. Her new vintage friend just happened to be a delightful and very early Steiff rod bear! Apricot is a rare color, and black is incredibly rare. How true it is, I’m not sure. This bear was lucky. Other lots among the collection include a Steiff 9cm miniature teddy expected to fetch around £3,000 and two Rod bears from 1904 which should go for between £7,000 and £15,000. He’s also missing his original nose. In stock on January 1, 2021. Paw felt wears quickly. The nose is now stitched, with wool or silk thread. Every Lot Featured on The Hot Bid in 2020 That Went On to Set a World Auction Record (THB: Year in Review), A Botticelli Painting of an Unknown Sitter Could Sell for $80 Million at Sotheby’s, Original Peanuts artwork by Charles Schultz–Eight Character Portraits Created for a 1953 Promotional Brochure–Could Command $100,000 (Updated December 11, 2020–NEW RECORD! 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