MINT STEIFF YOUNG TIGER RUNNING PAIR OF TWO $552 VALUE Start Price USD 159.99 Current Price USD 159.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, October 08, 2008 End Time Wednesday, October 15, 2008 Location Fort Lauderdale, Florida See more about 'MINT STEIFF YOUNG TIGER RUNNING PAIR OF TWO $552 VALUE' Description beyondelite Store                 MINT STEIFF YOUNG TIGER RUNNING PAIR OF TWO $552 VALUE DescriptionFrom Icon Fashion Designer Jimmy Star's Personal Collection:STEIFF YOUNG TIGERS, RUNNING 1954-1975 PAIR OF TWO BROTHERSAbout Jimmy Star & SteiffJimmy Star has been an avid collector of Steiff Bears & Animals during his lifetime. He appreciates collecting Steiff for the sheer fun & frivolity, as well as for the quality, detail and historic appeal of all Steiff pieces (Steiff being the originator of plush toy animals, and of course, the "Teddy" bear after Theodore Roosevelt). Jimmy Star's Steiff pieces were purchased from The Paisley Bear, from renown Teddy Bear Artists & Collectors Fred Slayter and Joyce Martin, and since have been only owned by Jimmy Star and displayed with the utmost care and attention in elaborate, protective, and safe display cases in only smoke-free estates. About this Steiff CollectibleName:Young Tiger, Running (Pair of two)Years:1954-75Size:3 1/2 inches (from floor to top of head on both)Material:MohairAuthentication:Signature Steiff Collar Pendant marked "Original Steiff" on both brothersSignature Steiff Ear Button marked "Steiff" on one brotherSignature Steiff Yellow Ear Tag marked "Original Steiff 1310,00" and "Made in Germany" on same brotherPricing under Collar Pendant on both brothers as $110 each from The Paisley Bear twenty years agoCondition:Excellent Mint ConditionAt the time of Jimmy Star's purchase from The Paisley Bear twenty years ago, (for $220 for the pair) one was without Ear Button and Tag, and these conditions are true today.Box Condition:No BoxCollectible Value:The Steiff Values Reference Database values this pair of Steiffs at $552 - $250 USDThank you for viewing our listing!Happy Bidding on this Wonderful Steiff Collectible Pair! Payment International Buyers Welcome! 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