RARE! Steiff: “HAPPY" Replica 1929,LE 5000 65 cm Start Price USD 549.99 Current Price USD 549.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 749.99 Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, July 06, 2008 End Time Sunday, July 13, 2008 Location La Mesa, California See more about 'RARE! Steiff: “HAPPY" Replica 1929,LE 5000 65 cm' Description Please read our Term and Conditions before bidding.  Our terms and conditions are non-negotiable. If you are not happy with any of our terms, conditions or shipping charges, please do not bid. Bidding is a choice. No one is forced to bid on our auctions. FINAL PRICE REDUCTION  !!!!!!!!!! You are bidding on an authentic Steiff Teddy bear in displayed condition. Name: Steiff: “HAPPY” Replica 1929, LE 5000                             EAN: 0169/65 Ear Tag color: White with black print Button on Ear: Brass with script “Steiff” Ear Tag: Made in Germany by Steiff  KNOPF IM OHR 407239; Reverse: L.ED. of 5000 pcs. CE – 0169/40 04263 1990 Color: grey brown-tipped mohair plush with shaved muzzle cut out in accordance with the original patterns and stuffed with excelsior shavings; brown hand-stitched nose, mouth and paws, beige pawpads; button shaped eyes; hockey shaped arms; humped back.  Height: 65 cm / 25 inches (tip of ear to bottom of paws) Production Year: 1990 (edition is closed) only available in the secondary market. Accessories: white ear tag and chest tag: working growler Note: This bear is five-way jointed, long hockey-stick shaped arms, shaved muzzle, working growler.  Certificate is missing but comes in its original grey box with red lining. The original plastic cover is brittle and has some tears but fair condition. “Teddy Bear 1926 grey brown tipped. The only authentic Replica of “HAPPY ANNIVERSARY” owned by Paul and Rosemary Volpp. Carefully reproduced in 1990/91. Limited edition 5,000 pcs. MARGARETE STEIFF GIEGEN – BRENZ “.  Edition size is on the white/black ear tag (No. 04263 of 5000) I am currently downsizing and will be placing most of my collection up for auction. Watch for my upcoming auctions and you might find something that will complete your collection. All my collections are stored in a smoke-free environment.  Thank you for looking. Happy Bidding. Good luck! _____________________________________________ TERMS and CONDITIONS:   Condition of GoodsWe strive to accurately describe all items being sold. All items being offered are sold "As Is". No statement in this listing shall be deemed to be a warranty, representation, or assumption of liability with respect to age, condition, size, quality, variety, importance, provenance, or historical relevance of any of these items. Remember all items offered are previously owned unless stated as “New”. 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