SOLD (1908) Bing. Andreas BMC He has rexine pads

He has rexine pads

Some claw stitching remains

There is also one of a labelled Farnell

She agrees there are striking similarities but has reservations about the nose

Left foot has original hot pink felt lining and the other was recovered to match

SOLD (1908) Bing. Andreas BMC He has rexine padsAndreas is a very early bear made between 1908 1910. He has wonderful Steiff like proportions, very long arms, high hump, big feet and spoon shaped paws. He is entirely wood wool filled. His original pads are over all in good condition, a few moth nibbles. He has had a little restoration. He has special order black glass eyes (only ever had a couple of these before) and he is in great condition. He has an excellent covering of mohair. He measures just