Maker: Steiff 
Original Price: Unknown*
Worth Today: $171,600*

Steiff Teddies are amongst the most highly valued antique bears in the world.  They have sold at auction for remarkable prices and are known for their stiff joints and mohair coats. This particular bear was made in 1905 and was a gift to a newborn Bob Henderson.

The bear accompanied the British Army Colonel to war and survived the D-Day landings in 1962. Henderson went on to found Good Bears of the World which provides teddies for sick children. After his passing in 1990, the beloved Steiff bear sold at auction for $171,000 setting a world record for the most expensive teddy bear.

It’s nice to know that teddy bears have an endless life if they’re looked after. Henderson’s story is uplifting and remarkable, which undoubtedly added to the value of this very worthy bear. After all, it’s not every day a stuffed animal travels this far.