I am unsure of what the value of your Steiff Polar Bear plush toy. I recommend contacting the Steiff Company to determine what the value is. Their contact information is Steiff North America, Inc. 24 Albion Road Suite 220 Lincoln, RI 02865.
How much a Steiff Polar Bear EAN 062896 will depend upon the condition fo the polar bear. Some of the polar bears on some auction websites are worth upwards of $200 or $300 (which are in very good condition).
The value of a 50-year-old Steiff bear can vary depending on factors such as its condition, rarity, and any unique features. Typically, vintage Steiff bears in good condition can be worth anywhere from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. It's best to consult with a vintage toy appraiser or check recent sales of similar bears to get a more accurate estimate of its worth.
It depends on what Steiff bear it is if you keep it for a long time say 20 years maybe 10 years then sell it you will make good money. The more fragile it will be worth more.
Margarete Steiff was born in 1847.
There are a lot of false copies of Steiff bears. Franz, the nephew of Margarete Steiff, creator of Steiff bears, devised the famous 'button in ear' to distinguish the fakes from the authentic ones.
There are several factors that go into assessing the value of any Steiff bear. Size, color, amount of "fur" left, date of manufacture, and general condition of the bear count, as well as if it is in its original packaging.
Richard Steiff was born in Giengen in Germany on February 7th, 1877.
Steiff is the most collected name for teddy bear collectors and finding one in mint condition is almost unheard of. But, it's value would depend upon which model it was. But, in any case, it's worth many hundreds of dollars and if you want to sell it, it should be put into a toy sale in one of the major auction rooms, Christie's for instance, to get the best price.
The Steiff USA produces many things for customers. The Steiff USA produces teddy bears, as well as classic stuffed animals, key chains, books and other accessories.
the value is around 135 euro or 170 USD according to steiff value database.
1880 in Germany