95th Anniversary Winnie the Pooh set by Steiff - 10cm & 11cm

Steiff

Catalogue number: 355875

 

On Christmas Eve in 1925 Winnie the Pooh’s first story appeared in print on page 7 of Evening News. Readers got to meet the Bear of Very Little Brain and join him on his quest for honey. 10 months later on the 14th of October 1926, the book Winnie the Pooh was published.

2021 marks 95 years since Winnie the Pooh and his friends made their print debut and the beginning of the adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood that have delighted readers of all ages.

To celebrate this momentous milestone, Steiff have created this special set of Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore and Piglet inspired by the original illustrations. Made from the finest mohair and with beautifully airbrushed details, this set is a keepsake to treasure and a fitting tribute to this landmark birthday.

This set is a limited edition of only 1,926 pieces and comes with comes with a numbered certificate in a Steiff gift box with its original protective cardboard outer sleeve.

  • Winnie the Pooh:
    • 10cm / 4 inches
    • 5-way jointed
  • Piglet:
    • 10cm / 4 inches 
    • 3-way jointed (neck and arms)
  • Tigger:
    • 11cm / 4.25 inches
    • Unjointed
  • Eeyore
    • 11cm / 4.25 inches
    • Unjointed
  • Age: 14+
  • Surface washable

Margarete Steiff GmbH is the oldest and most famous teddy bear and soft toy manufacturer in the world. Founded in 1880 by Margarete Steiff, the company motto is “Only the best is good enough for our children”. Credited with inventing the first teddy bear in 1902, the company is best known for its “Button in Ear” trademark.





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