Sold (1920) Steiff Button Alfons Merrythought squeaker and soft stuffing —18in

squeaker and soft stuffing —18in

jointed limbs with bent leg

the larger sized Magna bears rarely come up for sale

He wears a waistcoat and tie

1945 alternative post war label

Sold (1920) Steiff Button Alfons Merrythought squeaker and soft stuffing —18inAlfons an interesting 1920s Steiff teddy bear with provenance with golden mohair, larger than usual brown backed glass eyes, pronounced muzzle, black stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivel head, jointed elongated limbs, hump, inoperative growler and FF underscored button 18in. (46cm.) high (general wear and thinning, bald spots and pads recovered); sold with a modern photographic print of a boy and younger girl holding this bear and a 1996 invoice