I just love this vintage Steiff Bear- he is uber-cuddly and a great smaller-sized bear, measuring 37 cm in height. He has the EAN number 420290.
He was issued by the Steiff Collector's Club for its members in 2002 and is a limited edition. He replicates an earlier bear that Steiff made back in 1903. He is a direct descendant of the Bear 55 PB (as printed on the box).
He looks to me - like a little Polar Bear! Oh! I really want to keep him..
He was made in Germany and is handcrafted from the finest long cream-coloured mohair (so strokeable!). He is fully jointed, with black shoe-button glass eyes, and beige wool felt pads. He has a sealing wax nose. He is very firm as he is stuffed with wood shavings, as used in traditional early Steiff bears.
He has his Collector's Club porcelain medallion.
Of course, he has his Steiff Button in his ear - with his unique edition number 02175.
He comes with his certificate of authenticity and his original box. The box is in fair vintage condition - and an inscription in black pen on the bottom of the box - all as photographed.
Mr Hairy White Bear is in pristine condition and has always been kept in his box. There is no fading to his fur, the pads are totally clean - he is fresh with no dust etc. Perfectly clean and unplayed with. You won't find one in a nicer condition. He is now a harder-to-find bear - and this is reflected in my asking price.
He will be sent to you as a Royal Mail Recorded Medium Parcel. This will cost £6.95 and applied to your order at the checkout.