Steiff Collector's Club 2004-2005
Created to pay homage to one of Margarete's nephews. Franz Steiff was responsible for the organization, purchasing and sales for the Steiff company. He is the one who thought of protecting Steiff products against copying with a 'Button in Ear' in 1904.
12"/32cm, 2004, Golden blond mohair, acrylic stuffing, beige wool felt paw pads, hand stitched black floss nose, mouth and claws, shaved muzzle, velvet drawstring bag containing a wooden stamp modeled after the company stamp with the elephant trademark that was used in 1904. A russet colored satin neck ribbon with a Steiff Club Edition 2004 porcelain pendant around his neck. Gold plated button with embossed elephant. Fully jointed.
