Bear 28 PB replica 1904 (403521) 40cm

Please note that this is a pre-order item and not available for immediate delivery.   

We have an anticipated availability date from May 2024 and we aim to despatch your item as soon as they are received - customers will receive their bear in purchase date order.

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 Richard’s development following the string jointed method, rod jointed bears are viewed as a true treasure. A golden mohair would be Richard’s 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 was nose, pink stitched mouth and five black stitched claws. He also wears a period correct 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.

made of the finest mohair

limited edition of 904 pieces

CAUTION! This product is not a toy and is intended for adult collectors only.

Do not wash, Do not bleach, Do not tumble dry, Do not iron, Do not dry clean