Steiff Bear 28 PB replica 1904 - 40 cm

Richard Steiff gifted his bears movement, he turned them upright, jointed their limbs and thus was born the now world-famous Teddy bear. Richard first used string and discs as a method of jointing his bears. Richard then adopted metal rods for jointing his bears. Recognised as the second stage of Richards development following the string jointed method, rod jointed bears are viewed as a true treasure.

A golden mohair would be Richards favoured choice, but he made very few using a white mohair resulting in such examples becoming great rarities. It is a white rarity replicated here. True to the original he has rod joints, large black boot button eyes, horizontal seam from ear to ear, sealing wax nose, pink stitched mouth and five black stitched claws.

He also wears an authentic elephant Button in Ear. He encapsulates all those early characteristics and is proud to represent and celebrate one of the earliest surviving designs of Richard Steiff, a true marvel.

Limited edition of 904 pieces; With Button in Ear featuring elephant motif made of patinated steel; Made of finest mohair; With wooden eyes; Stuffed with wood shavings; 5-way jointed (head and limbs are loosely attached to the body)