(1905) Button Steiff. Mini Ideal American You can see a photo

You can see a photo of one very similar in the "German Teddy Bear Encyclopedia" by Jurgen & Marianne Cieslik page 164/5

Date 1930 Make Chad Peacock Button Label Yes/Rare Fabric Mohair Size 28 ins Eyes Glass Features Original Nose / Mouth Jointed Fully Jointed Pads 4 Claws 4 Paws Stuffing Woodwool Clothes Jumper Growl Number 98

1920s: Joy Toys was founded in Melbourne by Gerald and his wife

Big Edward is a very rare  Deans "Edward" bear made in 1938/1939 only

SOLD 1940's Chad Valley teddy bear

(1905) Button Steiff. Mini Ideal American You can see a photoMini is a white Steiff bear of 50 cms standing, 38 cms sitting. C 1905 1907, she has her original button, original boot button eyes and her original paws and pads. She is a very girly girl with a kind, sweet expression. Mini's nose is original. Both inside legs are well covered and she has a small, professional repair to her right ankle. Her tummy has a fair covering of mohair. The back of Minis legs are good although with some fur loss on left leg.