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Coin Op, Advertising & Carnival

Thu, Oct 15, 2026 11:00AM EDT
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Featuring the collection of lifelong coin-op enthusiast and bon vivant Tim LaGanke, our fall auction features arcade machines, carnival rides, automatons, animated window displays, and all manner of unusual mechanical novelties. Complementing these animatronic and coin-operated marvels are a host of vending and slot machines, gambling devices, masks, and unusual objects from days gone by.
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Lot 540

Steiff Historical Figure Bear Collection. Germany, 2000s. 

Estimate: $300 - $600
Starting Bid
$150

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Steiff Historical Figure Bear Collection. Germany, 2000s. Includes: 

Vincent van Gogh Teddy Bear, 2008. EAN 657740. European exclusive limited edition, no. 00210 of 1,500. Includes COA.

Betsy Ross Teddy Bear, 2003. EAN 666940. North American Exclusive Limited edition, no. 00633 of 1,776. Mechanical internal growler.

Field Marshal Radetzky, 2008. EAN 657696. Limited edition, no. 00169 of 1.500. Based on Joseph Radetzky von Radetz, one of Austria's most famous military leaders. Includes COA

Mozart Teddy Bear, 2006. EAN 656408. Limited edition, no. 00034 of 2,006 pieces. Musical bear with internal mechanism that plays "Eine kleine Nachtmusik".

All Mohair, fully jointed, w/ gold-plated button-in-ear with a white limited-edition tag. Largest 14" tall. 

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