Original Steiff “Teddy” Bear circa 1910

Created by Steiff in 1902 as Bear 55PB, the teddy bear, named after President Theodore Roosevelt, saw major success when an American purchased 3,000 of them creating a sensation in the states. This is an early example of the Steiff bear in blonde mohair with articulating limbs. 16 inches by 8 inches by 3 inches.