STEIFF 'Teddy Bear with Roloplan' - White Tag 853452 Limited Edition

Celebrate a remarkable piece of Steiff history with this limited edition Steiff Teddy Bear with Roloplan., released in 2005 to commemorate the 125th anniversary of Steiff. Crafted from exquisite brown-tipped mohair, this collectible bear showcases the historic "gespitzt" (tipped) mohair technique originally introduced by Richard Steiff. The result is a beautifully frosted, textured coat with exceptional depth and character, reminiscent of natural fur and beloved vintage teddy bears.

Standing approximately 30 cm tall, this charming teddy is fully jointed with traditional 5-way articulation and features a fully functioning growler mechanism. His expressive face is enhanced by a short-haired muzzle, hand-stitched brown nose and mouth, black button eyes, and endearing ears. Light felt paw pads complete the classic design.

This highly sought-after limited edition is number 168 of just 2,000 pieces worldwide. Attached to the left paw is the original reel and string accessory, while the right paw holds the distinctive yellow Roloplan (style of Kite) featuring red "Roloplan Steiff" lettering. NB one corner string on the Roloplan accessory had come untied, as shown in the photo but has been rethreaded now.

The bear has white tag (853452) & gold-plated Steiff button in ear, plus an authentic red and white chest tag, a tribute to the brand's rich heritage and founder Margarete Steiff. It is accompanied by all official paperwork and the original presentation box with magnetic fastener.

Presented in excellent to mint condition, this rare anniversary edition offers collectors an exceptional opportunity to acquire a beautifully preserved and historically significant Steiff bear.