This is Aubrey a whopping 28″ tall Steiff Teddy Bear c.1910.A large early Steiff Teddy Bearcirca 1910, with blonde mohair, black bootbutton eyes, pronounced clipped muzzle,black stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivelhead, jointed elongated limbs with felt pads,hump and inoperative growler and letter ofprovenance from the second owner – 28in.(71cm.) high (tear across nose)damaged and repaired ankles,thinning to top of head and general wear) -provenance – the childhood bear of GeoffreyHogg who was born in 1915 and later hisyounger brother James Hogg who was born in1922; another brother Gordon’s second name was Aubrey, named after Canon Aubrey Aitken who was vicar of St Nicholas Great Yarmouth. For the last 20 years this lovely big Steiffhas been a key member of the Ivan Farewellcollection

He is a really strong and handsome bear. He has a good mohair cover. A solid old boy with a lovely expression.

Description

Endearing look Jointed Fully Jointed Pads Felt pads Stuffing Excelsior Clothes Growl Number