Description
Teddy Bear Old Gold / Teddybär altgold, made by German manufacturer Steiff in a special limited edition of 4000 pieces worldwide year 2004. This is number 02559. White and red tag and button-in-ear trademark. EAN 038297.
With over 100 years of Steiff manufacturing Teddy bears, the variety of designs and expressions to choose from has been a consistent source of inspiration to collectors and artists alike. From time to time an “old bear” emerges, to whom the designers at Steiff must simply pay tribute. Such a bear, which dates from 1905, came to our attention from collector Barbara Lauver. The bear caught the designers fascination with his striking untrimmed muzzle. Further study revealed that his paws have five claws. Consequently he is one of the last bears to have five claws, as thereafter all Steiff Teddy bears were made with no more than four claws on each paw.
This friendly teddy bear is crafted by hand from finest mohair in the traditional manner with his nose and claws being stitched by hand too. He has glass eyes, and like all items in 2004, a gold-plated Button-in-Ear with an embossed elephant as well as a white consecutively numbered ear tag. He measures 52 cm / 21″ and comes in perfect condition with certificate and original box.
Teddy Bear Old Gold has been living in a non-smoking environment with one grown-up collector. He is now looking for a new loving home!
This is a collector’s item.