Steiff Felt Cockerel / Rooster 1892 Replica Limited Edition 413/1000 (411519)

Steiff Felt Cockerel / Rooster 1892 Replica Limited Edition 413/1000 (411519). Limited edition of 1,000 pieces worldwide and standing at 22cm.

The original of this magnificent cockerel dates back to Steiff's early years, as long ago as 1892, when Margaret Steiff. Still made the toys with her own hands. Just like in the old days, this delicate replica is filled with fine wood shavings and crafted from finest felt, which is still supplied by the "Vereinigte Filzfabriken" factory in Giengen who supplied felt for Margaret at the very beginning. Skilled fingers create this cockerel from numerous separate layers graded in 12 cheerful colours and he surveys his domain with keen glass bead eyes.

As the legendary button in ear had not yet been introduced in 1892, this cockerel is given the first official button with an elephant logo. Limited Edition no 413 of 1000 Worldwide.

I consider the item to be in Excellent to like new condition. This tag is used for limited edition articles. Items bearing this ear tag have been modeled on old Steiff products and are designated as replicas. The total number of articles produced, the limited edition number and the year of issue are printed on the reverse side of the tag.

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