Sold (1909) Gustav Sold £600 Dean's Blue Bear Date 1950 Make Joy France

Date 1950 Make Joy France Fabric Art silk

A right little terrier

He has 4 stitches to claws 4 to paws

little fur left

The French often had external joints

Sold (1909) Gustav Sold £600 Dean's Blue Bear Date 1950 Make Joy FranceGustav an early Steiff teddy bear circa 1909 with golden mohair, black boot button eyes, pronounced clipped muzzle, black stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivel head, jointed elongated limbs, hump and inoperative growler 16in. (41cm.) high (small hole to tip of muzzle, pads recovered, thinning and general wear) purchased from Special Auction Services in December 2016, lot 151 Description Date 1909 Make Steiff Button Label Fabric Mohair Golden Size 16