Is this a Steiff What Bear is this?

[recycled2u]

Any help on identifying this old bear please. bear 12" long, arms and legs 5" long, torso 4 1/2" long, head about 4" diameter, has working growler. hard stuffed with wood shavings.

[motherbear2003]

The older Steiff bears have a metal stud in one ear so I would think this isn't one.

[siddieswans]

As mb says, the metal tag in the left ear is what to look for - even if the tag is missing, there will be a hole where it once was.

http://hubpages.com/hub/How-to-Identify-Steiff-Bears

http://www.ehow.com/how_5790813_identify-steiff-bears.html

There are some good general tips for identifying old bears here

http://www.cymruted.com/html/bear_identification.html

And many more sites for specific bear manufacturers. Good luck.

[kopenhagen5]

Did Steiff bears have growlers?

[motherbear2003]

Some had growlers, but not all.

[go-tazz]

This will also give you an idea as to what to look for:

http://gaukartifact.com/2013/03/18/a-guide-to-steiff-bears/