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Q: I just saw your response to a reader's question about a Steiff teddy bear. If the bear in question is the one in the attached picture, it is a Steiff bear in the classic "Zotty" pattern.
A replica of the original Steiff teddy bear from 1902, called "Bear 55PB," sits on display at the Steiff Museum in Giengen, Germany. (Photographs by Louisa Marie Summer for The Washington Post) ...
A pair of German-made Steiff teddy bears are expected to fetch £10,000 at auction. The rare rod-jointed bears have been in one family's possession since 1904 and were originally purchased in the ...
Steiff's teddy bears, loved by children of all ages the world over, are distinctive, says Toyohiko Sato, a member of the exhibition committee.
A rare early 20th Century Steiff teddy bear has been sold at auction for £3,200. The 114-year-old, German-made toy had attracted interest in bidders from the USA and France.
A German company is making a high-style teddy bear modeled on the Paris-based fashion designer, right down to his white-collared shirt and jet black tie.
The Teddy Bear Was Once Seen as a Dangerous Influence on Young Children Inspired by a moment of empathy from President Theodore Roosevelt, the huggable toy had a rocky start before it became the ...
JACKSON, MI - His toy bears are coveted by collectors worldwide. Just say the name Richard Steiff and their faces light up. But mention that Steiff called Jackson home for the last 16 years of his ...
The incredible hoard of shamed financier Paul Greenwood, who pleaded guilty to fraud charges last year, is expected to fetch a minimum of £1.2 million when it goes under the hammer at Christie's.
1) The world's oldest bear is 96 years old, and is worth £100,000. He lives in Germany and was labelled a 'Teddy bear' after US President Theodore Roosevelt, who was an avid bear hunter.