EARLY STEIFF TEDDY BEAR WITH BLANK EAR BUTTON. Marks: Blank pewter ear button. 10”. Tan fur, straw stuffed. with swivel head and jointed limbs, slight hump back, distinctive long snout with horizontally-stitched black floss nose and mouth, black shoe button eyes, long curved arms and large feet, felt paw pads, floss claws, blank pewter button in ear. Commentary: Circa 1904 bear has overall fur loss with severe fur loss on right arm and head, replaced left paw, possible replacement of floss and restuffing of torso. Estimate: $300/500.