SOLD (1910) Steiff Button Hugo. 1920

SOLD (1910) Steiff Button Hugo. 1920This is Hugo a whopping 24" tall Steiff Teddy Bear c. 1910 with his underscored F Steiff button in his ear. He is a really strong and handsome bear. His feet pads have been expertly replaced some years ago and his hand pads are his original with a few holes but nothing that needs urgent repair. He has a good mohair cover of 85% and the special order black glass eyes that makes him stand out. He has wear to his muzzle with a repair and a small hole

My daughter has named them Bernard and Howard

"British Chad Valley Made" She has large moon eyed orange glass beautiful eyes

He has his original brushed cotton pads which are still in wonderful condition for such an old bear

repairs to pads and added Alpha Farnell label)

(See photos of electric contacts)

as well as a front-closing torso seam

She has her

bears of his design were produced in 1959 but he has the later label that was introduced in 1961

5 claws on both paws and pads Stuffing Woodwool/Kapok Clothes Flowered dress Growl Not Working Number 78

Button   Label   Fabric Mohair Blond Size 12 ins Eyes Glass Features Vertical Stitching Jointed Fully Jointed Pads Velveteen Stuffing Woodwool  Clothes Growl Yes Number 221c

Date 1930 Make Polish Button   Label Fabric Golden Plush Size 22 ins Eyes Plastic Features Brown Stitching Jointed Fully Jointed Pads Carded Feet Stuffing Woodwool Clothes White Coat

Date 1950 Make Knickerbocker American