Sold (1920) Egbert Sold £90 14.5ins ’Ambrose’ an early Steiff teddy

’Ambrose’ an early Steiff teddy bear circa 1907 with golden mohair

He is a big bear with all original stitching

He is wood wool stuffed with glass eyes and hand finished stitching to his front seam

He has clear and black glass eyes which would once have been back painted with brown paint which has all worn off now

'Mr Grumpy' is a Chiltern Hugmee from the 1940/50s

Sold (1920) Egbert Sold £90 14.5ins ’Ambrose’ an early Steiff teddyEgbert is a German bear 1920 30s with golden mohair, orange and black glass eyes, pronounced muzzle with black stitched nose and mouth, slotted in ears, swivel head, jointed limbs with felt pads and inoperative growler 19 1 2in. (49. 5cm.) high (some small bald spots, general wear, thinning and fading and pads recovered) Description Date 1920 Make Early German Label Before Fabric Mohair Golden Size 19 ins Eyes Glass Features Prototype German Jointed