Steiff - Teddy bear Zotty - 1950-1960 - Germany

Vintage Steiff Zotty teddy bear – mohair boucle, open mouth – 1950s/60s

Charming Steiff teddy model Zotty, produced between 1951 and 1960, emblem of the post-war Steiff house.

Features:
Brand: Steiff (original ear button present)
Model: Zotty (open mouth, two-tone bib)
Material: two-tone brown/beige boucle mohair, peach insert on chest
Amber brown hand-blown glass eyes
Nose and mouth hand-embroidered
Fully articulated body (head, arms, legs swivel)
Felt paw pads
Sitting height: about 30 cm
Country of origin: Germany (Giengen)

Condition: Good for its age. Light, even patina typical of a 60- to 70-year-old piece. Mohair still prominent, colors preserved. Functional joints. Original Steiff button in ear. No visible repairs.
Ideal piece for any collector of old bears or fans of vintage German toys. Zotty is one of Steiff's most popular and sought-after models by collectors worldwide.

The bear makes no sound.