Oh My This Bear ~ German/Cramer 1920's ~ 21" tall!
This is one amazing antique teddy bear! You rarely see a bear in this kind of condition - no breakdown of his excelsior stuffing, only a spot or two of mohair loss (one on arm 1/4", one on leg 3/4") . . . vibrant gold color and a voice box, (tho you need to tilt him just right to hear - but it works!)
He has the most beautiful glass eyes and his original nose and claws. there are a couple broken stitches on his nose. His paw pads are more of a linen cloth and not felt like many bears of this age, one or two tiny holes there, but hardly noticeable.
He is most likely a Eduard Cramer Co of Germany, tho he has a bit of a "Bing" face. I've not see another Cramer with such a lovely face or presence.
Most likely the 20's.
He comes with an evaluation certificate by Ken Yenke, I had him valued in 2011.
I have had this bear for probably 25 years or more!
I added the gentleman's collar and that is an authentic Teddy Roosevelt collar button, as well as a Teddy Roosevelt pin is also on his chest.
(red ribbon will come along for Christmas, tho my preference is just his collar).
This bear is one beautiful and rare example of an early bear in excellent condition!
I hope someone will love and appreciate him as I have for many, many years to come.
He is truly amazing for a 100+ year old fellow!
(Shipping will be expensive as this bear needs to be insured for full value).
But any overage will be refunded.
From my personal collection.
*Shipping overages will be refunded by pay pal