Outstanding Big Hermann Teddy Bear 50s/60s-Ex Condition Start Price AUD 150.00 Current Price AUD 150.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, June 28, 2008 End Time Tuesday, July 08, 2008 Location Queensland See more about 'Outstanding Big Hermann Teddy Bear 50s/60s-Ex Condition' Description Hermann 'Zotty Type' Teddy Bear 48cm   This is a Large 48cm (19 inch)  Zotty type Teddy Bear from Hermann made of Platinum Frosted Long Pile Mohair with a strong working Growler.He has no Chest Plate.He is soft stuffed except the head which is stuffed with straw, he is fully jointed, has an open mouth, with a brown embroidered nose and mouth, his muzzle and pads are velour and eyes are brown & black plastic.He has no ID labels however this Hermann type Zotty can be identified  by its nose embroidery ie; it is yarn not floss and has a straight stitch extending down either side of the nose. There is a picture on Pge 43 of" Teddy Bears: A Complete Guide to History, Collecting and Care" by SuePearson and Dottie Ayers. At the time of their publication in 1995  this bear was valued at US $ 400.00.Hermann copied the successful Zotty by Steiff (his name from 'zottig', the German word for 'shaggy'. Steiff started making them in 1951, so at the earliest this one would have to be a little later than that.A cute and collectable bear in excellent condition.   Will Ship Overseas - please email for cost   Australian Postage - Normal Aust Post rates apply, (sent via registered mail) depending upon postcode cost will be between $9.65 (Q1)and $16.95 (W3)  please email for cost                  (express services can be added at an additional charge, also will combine postage for multiple purchases) If further verification required please request additional information or photos.   International Bidders - Paypal Only     Place a Bid!