From The Steiff Archive: Christmas Teddy Bear in Stocking Ornament - 20cm

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.

This adorable Christmas teddy bear ornament from the Steiff Archive is crafted from beautiful golden cotton velvet and wears a delightful fur trimmed red festive hat finished with a tiny jingle bell. He is snugly nestled inside a beautiful deep red velvet Christmas stocking embellished with pale gold snowflakes. He can be suspended from his ribbon and is the perfect addition to any Christmas celebration!

This Christmas teddy bear ornament is limited to 2,000 pieces and comes with his numbered certificate in a Steiff gift box with its original protective cardboard outer sleeve. Like all of the limited editions created in Steiff's 140th Jubilee year in 2020, he has a gold plated 'Button in Ear' featuring the special celebratory elephant motif.

• Sizes:
• Teddy Bear: 12cm / 4.75 inches
• With Stocking: 20cm / 8 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.