SOME THINGS ARE WORTH
WAITING 125 YEARS FOR
STRONG ROOTS ARE NEEDED IN
ORDER TO REACH FOR THE SKY.
The
story of Margarete Steiff almost has a fairytale
quality. Contracting polio when she was just 18 months old, she later took her
life into her own hands in a disciplined manner and learnt sewing and
tailoring.
She started up her own small business, initially making ladies' and
children's clothes. Little did she know, when she was working on a little
fabric elephant to be used as a pin cushion, that she was laying the foundation
stone for the international company of the future - Margarete
Steiff GmbH.
The soft little elephant, which became known as "Elefäntle", captured the heart of a little boy and
gave Margarete the idea of producing other soft toy
animals, which she did with resounding success. "Only the best is good
enough for children!" became her motto from then on. When Richard Steiff, Margarete's nephew, created the first jointed Teddy bear
with moving arms, legs and head a few years later, the company name became
synonymous with high-quality soft toy animals all over the world: everyone from
Now, 125 years after the company was founded, we pay tribute to Margarete and Richard Steiff and their loving attention to
detail with a unique, valuable anniversary edition: "Elefäntle"
and Teddy bear, each adorned with gold and precious jewels and produced in a
limited edition of just 125 pieces.
THE LITTLE ELEPHANT "ELEFÄNTLE"
Made of pure
wool felt, the little elephant is wearing an
intricately decorated saddlecloth with a total of 47 (1.00 karat) diamonds
making up the border and the "A.S."
monogram. The precious stones are set in 750/000 (18 karat) white gold.
Furthermore, the edge of the saddlecloth is adorned with real onyx beads, each
measuring 3 mm in diameter. The little elephant's eyes are also made of genuine
onyx. Hand-crafted tusks made of mammoth ivory and a 24 karat gold "Button
in Ear" complete this little masterpiece.
Tiny tusks with a great history: mammoth ivory comes from the tusks of
the prehistoric woolly mammoth.
Its unique patterning is the result of being enclosed in ice for
thousands of years and exposed to the arctic sun.
The initials "A.S." stand for Anna
Steiff,
who was given the "Elefäntle"
pin cushion as a present from Margarete.
YOU
ARE HEREBY INVITED TO VISIT MARGARETE STEIFF'S BIRTHPLACE.
We have
put together a luxurious programme, exclusively for
you, our Steiff collectors and enthusiasts, to give you a unique look behind
the scenes of all things Steiff.
Your three-day first class break will not only be marked by delicacies
of a culinary nature. As our guest of honour, you
will be given a guided tour of Margarete Steiff's historical birthplace. You will see where Richard
Steiff invented the Teddy bear and look round the company's production facilities
including the spectacular steel and glass construction that dates back to 1903.
And, as the unforgettable highlight of your visit, you will be granted
access to the closely guarded archive and production facilities of Margarete Steiff GmbH.
ONLY THE BEST IS GOOD
ENOUGH FOR THIS ANNIVERSARY.
The features of the unique
125 Karat Teddy bear edition are as follows:
» Teddy bear with growler, 50
cm tall, stuffed with wood shavings, made of gold silk mohair, with sapphire
eyes (total app. 12 karat) set in 750/000 yellow gold (18 karat) and surrounded
by 40 diamonds (total app. 1 karat). His nose has been worked in pure gold and
he has
a 24 karat gold "Button in Ear".
» Little felt elephant "Elefäntle", 14 cm tall, wearing a saddlecloth adorned
by 47 diamonds (total app. 1 karat) mounted in a 750/000 (18 karat) white gold
setting and onyx beads, onyx eyes, a (24 karat) gold "Button in Ear"
and tusks made of mammoth ivory
» Elegant showcase with book
drawer and lighting
» Anniversary book relating
the story behind the creation of the 125 karat Teddy bear edition with a
numbered certificate, signed by Friedhelm Steiff in
person
» Pure (24 karat) gold
anniversary medallion
» 3-day luxury
break at a first-class hotel in
The 125 Karat Teddy bear edition is first-class German
craftsmanship by family firms
that are
rich in tradition.
Steiff - Made in
Call Bearly a Memory today to ask about a ordering a Steiff 125th
Anniversary Bear
We are also a retail store
Our Inventory
Changes Daily
If you have any
questions or would like to place an order . . .
Contact
at
276-238-0555
Order Line ~ 800-559-4585
fax 276-238-0557
E-Mail: bearlyamemory@yahoo.com
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