Steiff 1909 Somersault Bear Replica, made in 1990

£95.00

This unusual bear is designed to somersault. In near mint condition, he is made of dense, short pile yellow-blond mohair with brown and black glass eyes and felt paw pads. Traditionally filed with wood shavings, he has a clockwork mechanism operated by turning one of the arms backwards. Number 1733 of the edition, he has a gold-plated button in ear. He is in as new condition with box and certificate. Please note, from the outset in 1990, these bears operated spasmodically.  (If bought by a buyer outside the UK, there will be a GBP55 surcharge towards the airmail cost of thIs surprisingly heavy bear.)

 

limited edition of 5000

EAN no. 406553

29cm 11.5"