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Arguably the finest teddy bear on the market, Steiff stuffed bears were born from a company
unlike any other. German-born Margarete Steiff was diagnosed with polio in 1852. Despite
her condition, she went on to establish a small sewing business. Margarete's nephew,
Richard Steiff, joined the company and presented a bear design to a skeptical Margarete. The
success of the Teddy bear brought the company to international heights and established Steiff
as the inventor of the Teddy bear. This featured lot for sale includes an "Original Teddy",
two "Zotty" bears, one "Cosy Orsi" bear and two "Teddy Baby" bears at an estimate of $300-400.