From The Steiff Archive: British Collectors Bear 1995 - 35cm - Number 112

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 incredible bear, based on patterns from the 1920's, from the Steiff Archive is made from an exquisite dark brown tipped mohair fabric and has a traditional tilt growler. He features a chocolate brown hand stitched nose, which sits on his light blonde muzzle, cream felt paws and eyes with brown irises. Unlike the other's kept in the archive, this bear is number 112 of it's edition - making it even more unique!

This British Collectors Bear, originally released in 1995, is limited to 3,000 pieces, has been made exclusively for the UK, and comes with his numbered certificate in original Steiff gift box.

• Size: 35cm / 14 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.