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STEIFF 1908 Replica Teddy Bear Blue RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED

EAN403002

Size 32cm 13" Tall

Limited edition of 1,908 pieces

This is the second member of the beloved Steiff vintage series with its soft felt paws. Its pattern, colouring and the materials used are based on its 'bearsh' predecessor from the days gone by. This characteristic Teddy Bear made of blue mohair has an exciting story to tell. The predecessor and original was born in 1908 and travelled to England to the famous Harrods department store. The buyer back in those days was not enthusiastic about the bearish fellows flamboyant fur. However, it was precisely that conspicuous fur that made the Steiff Teddy Bear world famous in 1993. At the auction at Christies, this bear created quite a sensation and found a new owner at the amazing price of £49,500. This new, beautifully - crafted replica of the orginal bear stuffed with wood wool will charm you with its vintage look that was achieved in painstakingly-precise handicraft through partially thinnning the mohair and subtle airbrushing and makes the bear appear naturally older. It looks as if it has already been cuddled and stroked by many loving hands. Yet this congenial bear knows how to turn peoples heads not only with its bright blue fur but also with its growler and friendly expression from its big black boot button eyes. This Teddy bear proudly "bears" the 1908 black and white replica ear tag as well as the "underscored button" made of patinated steel. It has been produced as part of a limited edition of 1,908 pieces according to the original's year of birth.