Steiff 125 Karat Teddy bear + Elephant Anniversary Set Start Price USD 45,000.00 Current Price USD 45,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, July 01, 2008 End Time Friday, July 11, 2008 Location Palm Springs, CA See more about 'Steiff 125 Karat Teddy bear + Elephant Anniversary Set ' Description 125 Karat Teddy  Set #11 Product Code: 125years 125 Karat Teddy and Elephantle This stunning set was to be produced in a very limited number with a maximum of 125 pieces.  We don't believe they came even close to that number.  It is VERY rare and sold originally for $25,000 Euros.  It is instock now and ready for delivery. THE TEDDY BEAR - 50cmThe fine mohair that is typical for Steiff has been combined with the finest raw silk for our 125 Karat Teddy bear, giving him a unique sheen. In addition to this, glittering threads of gold have been hand-knotted into his soft fur coat. If you look into Teddy bear's eyes, you may get the impression that you are falling into a sky full of stars. Set in 750/000 (18 karat) yellow gold, the pupils of his eyes are made of two sapphire cabochons, each approximately 11 mm in diameter and around 6 karat, surrounded by twenty 0.025 karat diamonds.The Teddy bear's nose and mouth have been worked in pure 24 karat gold - like his anniversary medallion and the genuine Steiff "Button in Ear". 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. This set is presented in a custom  build glass display case with is own built-in lighting. It will also come with a special Monte Blanc pen and a pot of gold ink made from real gold and a gold medalion.  It comes in a deluxe presentation box. Please not the presentation case is very heavy and would require custome crating and freight delivery.  Any costs would be the responsibility of the buyer. Place a Bid!