{"product_id":"steiff-baby-hot-water-bottle-bear-1907-replica-north-american-exclusive-white-tag-667299-mohair","title":"STEIFF ‘Baby Hot Water Bottle Bear’ 1907 Replica – North American Exclusive, White Tag 667299, Mohair","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteiff ‘Baby Hot Water Bottle Bear’ 1907 – Limited Edition 1770\/3000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderful Steiff collector’s bear inspired by one of the company’s most unusual and sought-after antique designs: the Hot Water Bottle Bear, first manufactured by Steiff in 1907 in response to the record cold winter experienced in Berlin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis charming replica \u003c\/strong\u003efeatures light brass-coloured, short, wavy mohair fur and is five-way jointed. The bear has bright button eyes, a hand-stitched black nose, mouth and claws, together with light beige felt paw pads. His tummy features a traditional brown lace-up panel with brass clasps, designed to hold \u003cstrong\u003ethe accompanying metal hot water bottle securely in place.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced as a faithful reproduction of the original 1907 design, the metal hot water bottle has been aged to complement the appearance of the bear. While the design can theoretically still be used for its original purpose, we would recommend that this example is retained for display and collecting purposes rather than used as a child’s bed companion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bear carries a \u003cstrong\u003ewhite Steiff tag 667299\u003c\/strong\u003e together with the distinctive gold-plated 'Button-in-Ear'. He also retains his Steiff Club swing tag, attached to his lower left paw, which has a slight crease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example is particularly well presented and comes complete with the original heavy black canvas drawstring bag, embroidered in brass and red with \u003cstrong\u003e“Steiff North American Exclusive Bear”. \u003c\/strong\u003eAn official certificate is also included, with a slight crease, along with a generic Steiff presentation box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited to just 3,000 pieces worldwide, this example is numbered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1770 of 3000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In excellent overall condition, this is a highly distinctive and historically interesting Steiff bear that would make a superb addition to any serious Steiff or antique teddy bear collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Top Teddies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59237225169241,"sku":"SF1188","price":220.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/4816\/5465\/files\/MAH7663.jpg?v=1788089132","url":"https:\/\/www.topteddies.com\/products\/steiff-baby-hot-water-bottle-bear-1907-replica-north-american-exclusive-white-tag-667299-mohair","provider":"Top Teddies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}