Bidspirit auction | A Steiff Hamleys Richard Steiff

A Steiff Hamleys Richard Steiff One Hundred Years Celebration Bear - A Steiff Richard Steiff One Hundred Years Celebration Bear, produced in Germany exclusively for Hamleys. Released in 2002, this limited edition bear commemorates the centenary of the original Richard Steiff teddy bear from 1902 to 2002. The bear is hand-crafted from gold mohair with felt paw pads and hand-stitched facial features. It retains its white fabric ear tag with a gold-toned button, featuring the Steiff bear head logo and the words Steiff and Knopf Im Ohr. The bear is presented in its original gold-toned display box with a red interior and a clear plastic window. The lot includes a certificate of authenticity fixed to the back of the box and a commemorative greetings card with a historical photograph of Richard Steiff on the front and a congratulatory message inside. The box side identifies the bear as one of a limited edition of 1,500 pieces.