Steiff – EAN 690549 – Armistice Teddy Bear – Limited Edition – 2018

Maker: Steiff
EAN: 690549
Edition: 427/1918
Price: £275 (Free Postage In The UK)
Material: Mohair
Size: 30 cm
Care: Surface Washable
Condition: Fine condition with certificate and original box. Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Made in Germany, 2018.

Armistice Teddy Bear: A Brief Description

The Steiff Armistice Teddy Bear (EAN 690549), released in 2018, is a commemorative piece created to mark the centenary of the Armistice of 1918. The overall character is intentionally restrained and reflective, aligning with the historical significance of the subject rather than overt ornamentation.

Materials and Craftsmanship

Standing 30 cm tall, it is crafted from fine blond mohair, giving the bear a warm, mellow tone that evokes early twentieth-century Steiff designs. The bear features a traditional five-way jointed construction, allowing the head, arms, and legs to be gently posed. Its face is classically proportioned, with dark, expressive eyes and a neatly hand-stitched nose and mouth. The mohair pile is short and dense, contributing to a refined appearance while remaining tactile and soft. Inside, the bear contains a growler mechanism, which produces a deep, resonant sound when the bear is tilted—an authentic detail associated with traditional Steiff teddy bears.

Attention to craftsmanship is evident throughout. The limbs are firmly yet smoothly jointed, and the body is well balanced, allowing the bear to sit or stand with ease. Subtle design choices, including the understated colouring and absence of unnecessary embellishment, reinforce the sense of dignity and remembrance that defines this edition. As with all Steiff creations, the bear bears the iconic Steiff “Button in Ear” trademark, signifying its authenticity and adherence to the company’s longstanding quality standards.

Presentation and Significance

Produced as a limited edition, the Armistice Teddy Bear was intended primarily for adult collectors and commemorative display rather than play. It was issued as a collector’s piece to honour a moment of profound historical importance, combining Steiff’s heritage of teddy bear making with a thoughtful, memorial purpose. The result is a bear that functions both as a finely made object and as a symbolic reminder of the end of the First World War.

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