SOLD (1914) Tumbler German Petz ’Ruskin’ a rare Steiff teddy

’Ruskin’ a rare Steiff teddy bear with head movement

Moulded nose

swivel head and jointed limbs with painted cloth pads —8 3/4in

Bear is an unknown English 20 inch circa 1920

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SOLD (1914) Tumbler German Petz ’Ruskin’ a rare Steiff teddyTumbler is an unusual Pin Jointed Teddy Bear, probably English, with short golden mohair, black glass eyes, black stitched nose and mouth, slotted in ears, fixed neck and long jointed limbs held in place by curled wire. He seems to want to do acrobats This is an unusual and rare simplistic toy, that probably dates from around the 1st world war. He is 14 ins tall. Description Date 1914 Make English. Label Fabric Mohair Golden Size 14 ins Eyes B Bttn