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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 567

Steiff Patriotic American Releases. Germany, 1990s - 2000s. 

Estimate: $250 - $350
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$125

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Steiff Patriotic American Releases. Germany, 1990s - 2000s. Six mohair bears, all with "Button in Ear" tags. Includes

(x2) First American Teddy (2003). EAN 667183. Limited editions of 3,000 pieces (04102, and 03956).

Mrs. First American Teddy (2003). EAN 667589.  Limited-edition North American exclusive released to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Steiff bears arriving in America.

Teddy's Bear (1998). EAN 665462, Limited edition, no. 04846 of 7,500 pieces. 

Alice (1993). Limited edition, no. 02452 of 5,000 pieces. Commemorative bear for the 90th anniversary of the first jointed teddy bear in the United States.

Libby Bear (2001). EAN 994975, Limited edition, no. 01470 of 2,001 pieces. Released in collaboration with the American pop artist James Rizzi and Ars Mundi.

Largest 16".  

 

 

 

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