Steiff Bear: Plaything No More

Steiff, known for its distinctive “button-in-ear” branding, debuted their first jointed toy bears in 1903. The company was founded by Margarete Steiff (1847-1909) in Giengen, Germany, In 1880. By 1906, Steiff had made almost one million playthings to keep up with international demand. Bertoia Auctions in New Jersey featured 20 antique Steiff and other teddy […]