World Class Steiff Teddy Bear Collection

1904 Rod Bear - Steiff Teddy Bear

1904 Rod Bear – Steiff Teddy Bear James D. Julia’s June Antique Advertising, Toy, & Doll Auction to Feature the World Class Steiff Teddy Bear Collection of Chuck and the Late Cathy Steffes of Galax, VA. May 19, 2014 James D. Julia, Inc., is proud to present this comprehensive and breathtaking collection in association with the company’s Antique Advertising, Toy, & Doll Auction to be held on June 13, 2014. The Steffes collection offers something for everyone – and given …

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Steiff Puppet Bike Pedals Fun In Chicago

Steiff Puppet Cart In Chicago

Steiff Puppet Show Cart In Chicago Take a bike. Attach a large, brightly painted wooden box with curtains to the back. Assemble a cast of adorable Steiff puppets and add a small band of friends and neighbors. The result is Steiff Puppet Bike, a beloved theater-on-wheels that has pedaled the streets for the past 10 years entertaining visitors and residents of all ages. Puppet Bike was created by Chicago Heights native Jason Trusty. Trusty’s original plan was to build a …

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Steiff Button In Ear Refused Trademark Protection

Steiff Button In Ear Trademark Case

Steiff Button In Ear Trademark Case Teddy bear maker Steiff’s “button in ear position” trademark refused April 30 2014 The General Court of the European Union has refused famous German toy manufacturer Steiff’s Community trademark application for a positional trademark relating to metal buttons affixed to the ears of plush toys (in German: “Knopf im Ohr”). Famous German toy manufacturer Steiff had applied for a Community trademark for a positional trademark: a metal button to be affixed to the middle …

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£2,000 Of Collectible Teddies Are Stolen

Steiff Diamond Jubilee Bear

Steiff Collectible Teddies Stolen From Shop A Shop owner has said she is heartbroken after the theft of about £2,000 of valuable collectible teddies. On Friday, March 21, Whitby Glass in Sandgate, Whitby – known locally as the Lucky Duck – was broken into and 18 limited edition Steiff stuffed toys including bears, cats, dogs, rabbits and lambs were stolen. CCTV shows the suspects, two men and a woman, walking along Sandgate in the direction of the Swing Bridge at …

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Designers Utilize Steiff Bear’s Faux Fur

Karl Lagerfeld - Designers Steiff Bears

Lagerfeld And His Faux Fur Steiff Bear Katherine Ormerod October 18 2013 For shoppers seeking comfort in the winter, what could be cozier than wrapping up in faux fur, the stuff of the original teddy bear? Steiff teddy bears, first manufactured in Germany in 1902, continue to fetch large prices at auction among enthusiasts – the record stands at $165,000. But their impact on the world of fashion has, until now, been limited. While designers including Karl Lagerfeld and Marco …

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