Rare Original STEIFF Brown Bear On Red Metal Wheels NR Start Price USD 699.00 Current Price USD 699.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, October 30, 2008 End Time Saturday, November 29, 2008 Location Syracuse, New York See more about 'Rare Original STEIFF Brown Bear On Red Metal Wheels NR' Description Rare Original Steiff Bear on Wheels This an original Steiff teddy bear on wheels from the 1920s. Bear is golden brown with brown eyes and black pupils, a handstitched nose, mouth and claws. He is made of 100% mohair, stuffed with straw and has felt paw pads.     The bear is on all four paws atop a metal frame with red metal and hard black rubber wheels. All four of the wheels are marked: STEIFF, 65 X 12.       This early Steiff bear has a hump and is 16" long and 11" high. The metal frame is 14" long, 7 1/2" wide, measured wheel to wheel.          This Steiff Bear is in good vintage condition. He needs some TLC as both of his ears are ripped, as is his nose. He has a small hole on top of his back near the rear, and a small rip on one of his paws where it connects to the frame. He has a black mark on one side of his head. (we didnt try to clean it) See pictures for details. With a little tender loving care, this bear will be back to his adorable self!         Help us give him a new home ... he's needs someone to love!           Don't Miss This Opportunity  To Own This Adorable Steiff Animal!   ***  Please use shipping calculator to determine domestic shipping cost !*** Please read the following about our policies before bidding:  New York State residents must pay 8% sales tax. Payment is due within 7 days of end of auction. Please contact us within 48 hours from end of auction with payment and shipping information or use Ebay checkout feature. The winning bidder will pay all shipping costs for this item plus $5 handling which is already figured in when using Ebay Calculator.  We can discount on combined shipping on purchases of like items!  We ship USPS Mail.  SHIPPING INSURANCE IS NOT REQUIRED FOR ITEMS PAID BY CHECK, MONEY ORDER, CHARGE BY PHONE OR CASH. WE DO RECOMMEND INSURANCE ON ALL ITEMS. * * ALL ITEMS SELLING FOR $50.00 OR MORE & PAID BY PAYPAL, INSURANCE IS REQUIRED * * Our preferred method of payment is by cash with item picked up at our store in Syracuse, New York. Any International Sale or other Sale which requires a trip to the Post Office will incur an extra $5 handling fee which is already figured in when using Ebay Calculator. This is due to the additional costs that we incur to send an employee to the Post Office due to the Customs form. We do our very best to describe items accurately and honestly and to clearly point out any possible damage or flaws. As many of the things we sell are in used , antique or estate condition they can be expected to show some signs of wear or imperfections. We sell these items for other people and all items are sold AS IS. If you require additional information, please email us with any questions that you might have PRIOR to placing your bid. Returns are always at our discretion, and refunds will not include any shipping charges. We welcome and look forward to your questions at any time. As we pride ourselves in customer service we will respond promptly to any and all e-mail! If you have zero or negative feedback please contact us prior to bidding. If you bid on this item, it indicates that you have read and understood everything stated in this listing and that you are agreeing to purchase this item. Again please email us with any question that you may have. Check out our other auctions - win multiple auctions and get a discount on combined shipping for items shipped in the same box! Thanks for looking and good luck bidding!! J298-4 / LH950  / pics - 40 / LR Place a Bid!