This is a beautiful Steiff "Rosey" Teddy Bear, a highly collectible Limited Edition bear created for the 3rd Steiff Festival held in Giengen an der Brenz, Germany, the home of Steiff. Produced in 1999, Rosey was limited to just 3,000 pieces worldwide.

Standing approximately 12 inches tall, Rosey is handcrafted from luxurious pink mohair and features bright blue eyes, a hand-stitched smiling mouth and nose, embroidered paw pads, and the distinctive red "1999" embroidery on her foot. Her head, arms, and legs are fully jointed, allowing for a variety of display poses.

She also retains her original working growler, which produces a gentle growling sound when the bear is moved.

This collector's bear includes her original Steiff identification:

• Brass Steiff button in ear
• White Steiff ear tag
• Original chest tag
• Blue hanging tag

Rosey comes from a private collector and appears to have been displayed only. She is in wonderful unused conditionwith excellent mohair and vibrant colors.

Features:

• Authentic Steiff "Rosey" Teddy Bear
• Limited Edition of 3,000
• Produced in 1999 for the 3rd Steiff Festival
• 12 inches tall
• Pink mohair
• Fully jointed
• Working growler
• Blue glass-style eyes
• Original Steiff tags and button included

Please Note: Steiff bears are collectible display pieces and are not intended as children's toys. They may contain small parts that could present a choking hazard and should be used accordingly if given as a gift.

This rare limited-edition Rosey is a wonderful addition to any Steiff or teddy bear collection and is ready to be displayed and enjoyed for years to come.