(1918) Steiff Button Nina. Sue Howard. Teddy Toys

(1918) Steiff Button Nina. Sue Howard. Teddy ToysNina is our first visitor! Showcased by Sue Howard She is a lovely 16 ins once white 1918 Steiff with her button. She has glass eyes, original features, wood wool stuffed and is fully jointed. She has a noisy, working growler! Still after all this time. When her replaced pawpads were removed, the originals were underneath with a tiny piece of fabric on her left pawpad with the name Nina embroidered on it. Description Date 1918 Make Steiff Button yes

All original with plastic eyes and original stitched nose and mouth

large ears

"British Made"  Fabric Mohair Yellow Size 16 ins Eyes Glass Features Unusual Label Jointed Fully Jointed Pads Felt/Unusual long Stitches Stuffing Cork Filled Clothes Growl Rattle Number 16A

Emile Thiennot was among the earliest of the French Teddy Bear makers

some general wear and thinning and slightly moth damage to one pad

Many years ago this looks as if it became worn and was covered with a knitted jumper which now also very worn

She is fully jointed with leather paws

some general thinning and wear

clear and black glass eyes with pink backs

When this bear was made

His coat is a really long shaggy cinnamon colour

Date 1930 Make English  Button Label Fabric Mohair Size 19 ins Eyes Glass Features Hump Jointed Fully Jointed Pads Replaced Stuffing Woodwool Kapok Clothes White Dress