24. Steiff Teddy Girl
Manufacturer: Steiff
Original Price: Unknown*
Worth Today: $171,600*
Steiff teddy bears are the most valuable antique bears in the world. They have sold at auction for extraordinary prices and are known for their stiff joints and plush coats. This particular bear was made in 1905 and was a gift to newborn Bob Henderson.
The bear accompanied the British Army colonel to war and survived the D-Day landings in 1962. Henderson founded Good Bears of the World, which provides stuffed bears to sick children. After his death in 1990, the beloved Steiff bear was auctioned for $171,000, a world record for the most expensive stuffed bear.
It's good to know that teddy bears have an endless life if they are well cared for. Henderson's story is inspiring and remarkable, which has undoubtedly increased the value of this very worthy bear. After all, it's not every day that a stuffed animal travels so much.
