Steiff Haute Couture Bear #409/500 Margarete and 18 similar items

This exquisite, limited edition ?Haute Couture? teddy bear is #409 of only 500 produced worldwide by Steiff in 2004 as part of their Margarete Steiff Edition. Designed exclusively for Steiff Club members and offered only via a lottery system, this piece is highly sought after by serious collectors. Crafted from pastel brocade-style woven fabric with embedded sequins, the bear features pink glass eyes, pure silk footpads, and is filled with traditional wood shavings. It includes a stainless Steiff button, black tag with silver lettering, and a delicate pink neck scarf. Fully jointed with a functioning growler. Comes with its original Steiff collector's box (which has been taped?see photos). The special numbered certificate/booklet is not included. Series: Margarete Steiff Edition Year: 2004 Edition: 409/500 Origin: Made in Germany Materials: Woven brocade fabric, glass eyes, silk feet Features: Fully jointed, growler, limited edition Cream-colored with pastel pink, mint, and silver woven tweed and sequins Condition: Bear is excellent; box has tape (see photos) Not intended as a toy Carefully packed and shipped promptly. Signature confirmation included on orders over $150. Message us if you'd like to waive that or discuss shipping options.