Steiff 404153 RARE Baerle 43cm 1904 Ltd Edition bear with box & certificate

Steiff 404153 43cm (seated) 60cm (standing) Limited Edition "Baerle" 1904 replica Teddy Bear number, 1550 of 2004 complete with his original box and certificate of authenticity. Presented in pristine unmarked condition. A rare and larger sized bear, with button in his ear but tag sewn to the seam under his arm, just like the original. Bärle is 43 cm tall when seated and 60 cm when standing. He is crafted by hand in the traditional artistic manner. He is a true and accurate replica in many ways. The mohair has been exactly reproduced after the original. He is softly stuffed with wooden shavings and his limbs are jointed a little bit loose to give him the true feeling of being a well beloved, vintage Teddy bear. Just as the original, Bärle 43 PAB has wooden shoe-button eyes; his mouth, nose and the four claws on each of his paws are carefully stitched by hand. He proudly wears a true elephant button made of stainless steel, which makes him a very special piece. The replica's ear tag couldn't be on his left ear, as at that time Steiff products didn't have ear tags yet. This is why it is sewn into the side seam under his left arm. He comes in a box with certificate of authenticity.

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