From The Steiff Archive: Nicola Christmas Teddy Bear - 31cm

Margarete Steiff established the company archive in 1880 in which at least one example of everything produced has been kept, including examples of every limited edition since the 1980’s. The numbers 1 and 12 of the editions, plus the prototype, were archived.
Why number 12? When limited editions were launched, the original idea was to archive 1 and 2 of an edition. However, it was decided not to take another single digit piece (No. 2) out of circulation, so a compromise was to take number 12, when 1 and 2 appear together.
Every archive piece is identified with an archive swing tag that details the piece, as well as an entry in the archive record books, which date back to Margarete’s days!
Each limited edition has its original gift box, some of which show archive details, and features an additional exclusive certificate to verify its origin as being from the archive.

Steiff's beautiful Nicola from the Steiff Archive is a sweet teddy bear dressed in her warm red velvet white faux fur-trimmed festive coat with a cosy hood and a ribbon tie front. Made from the finest winter white mohair and with a delicately hand embroidered nose with a metallic silver bar detail to accent it and gorgeous sparkling tulle net overlay feet; Nicola makes the perfect companion for Christmas and without her coat she is ready to dazzle you all year round!

She is limited to 1,225 (the digits of Christmas Day) pieces worldwide and comes with her numbered certificate in a Steiff gift box with its original protective cardboard outer sleeve.

• Size: 31cm / 12.25 inches
• 5-way jointed
• Age: 14+
• Surface washable

Margarete Steiff GmbH is the oldest and most famous teddy bear and soft toy manufacturer in the world. Founded in 1880 by Margarete Steiff, the company motto is “Only the best is good enough for our children”. Credited with inventing the first teddy bear in 1902, the company is best known for its “Button in Ear” trademark.