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Steiff Helvetic Vintage German Bear Circa 1910-1912 Steiff are the creators of the soft toy and the teddy bear since 1880. They are classed as Teddy Bear Royalty and are known for using exceptional quality in their choice of fabrics, changing their designs to suit the times and fashions of the day and their trademark ‘Button in the Ear’. This enchanting, characterful vintage Steiff from 1910 – 1912, with his overly long arms, humped back and longer snout was very much of its time. We would class it as a traditional bear today and a lot of Steiff designs are still based around it, in some way or another.
This beguiling bear is 36 cm / 14″ and fully jointed. He has been sewn from a blonde mohair and lovingly stuffed with excelsior. His matching hued, wool felt paws have been sympathetically restored, to the point of leaving a brief window, so you can see his filling, whilst his new shoe button eyes have a times old glimmer, with a caramel thread being used for his claws and much kissed nose, bringing a spark of life. Imagine the stories and secrets he holds, maybe he can share them with you.
This glorious fellow is between 110 – 112 years old and is really quite magical. Due to time, many hugs and imaginative playtime, you would expect a certain condition for his age, but actually he is very good (please see available images), with minimal thread bear and bald patches in his coat and a worn nose, being the main show of his age. His left ear sports a hole where his ‘button’ use to be, probably as at one time parents removed the trademark, for fear of a child choking on it. It doesn’t however distract from his charms, or authenticity of being a Steiff.
Approx size: 36 (cm)
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We currently use Royal Mail and DPD for UK deliveries, offering services 1-2 working days and upto 5 working days, delivery to remote areas, during busy seasons and severe weather may take longer.
Please note someone needs to be to receive the package, or depending on courier chosen you can select Safe Place, Deliver to Neighbour, or Delivery Date. Please ensure any request is given in ample time to be processed.
We also offer Click and Collect at our Taunton, Somerset Store
Minimum Order Value excluding shipping is £20
We Use Royal Mail / State Postal Service with estimated delivery 3-8 days dependent on customs
Ireland
We use DPD Road / Air Freight for Europe with estimated 4-8 days for delivery to the following Countries:
France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Austria, Croatia. Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Czech Republic, Luxemburg, Slovakia, Denmark, Bulgaria, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Romana and Belgium
Minimum Order Value excluding shipping is £20
Recipent will be liable for import duties and taxes as deemed by in country customs
We use DPD AIR Classic Service, 4-8 days, subject to customs to the following countries:
USA, Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand and Japan
Parcels are subject to maximum size, if more than one parcel is required an additional fee will be required, in this case we will contact you before processing.
Recipent will be liable for import duties and taxes as deemed by in country customs
Minimum Order Value excluding shipping is £20
Hey, if your chosen cuddle is not for you, this is not a problem, you have 30 days from receipt, to send it back to us, at your cost too: World of Bears, 20 Lower middle Street, Taunton, TA1 1SF.
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Elaine and her team at The Gorge Bear Co and World of Teddy Bears would like to extend an invitation for you to visit her and her many beary friends, over eighteen thousand in fact!
Being established since 1999 in Somersets Cheddar Gorge and County Town of Taunton. The Gorge Bear Co and World of Bears are renowned for being the worlds best and biggest teddy bear cuddly soft toy shop most people will have ever visited.
Don’t be surprised if your breath is taken away as you enter either of these shops. There is something suitable for everyone, from young to old, collectible to cuddly soft toys and something for everyone’s budget.
Completely stunning! Now want one for myself!
a lovely bear for my baby girl's first Christmas, a true steiff quality, thank you.
The Peanuts characters I bought were such good quality, I bought more. The best I have come across in all my Peanuts purchases. I was very impressed.
