Steiff Harlequin Teddy Bear Centenary Danbury Mint 2002 Boxed Certificate 0102

Steiff Harlequin Teddy Bear Centenary Danbury Mint 2002 Boxed Certificate 0102

Here I have for sale a rare, low-numbered Danbury Mint exclusive Steiff "Harlequin" mohair teddy bear from the historic 2002 Centenary Collection.

Celebrating 100 years of the teddy bear, this striking 20cm split-color red and blue mohair bear (EAN 666858) comes complete with its original display box, factory card swing tag, yellow ear flag, and its matching individually numbered Danbury Mint Certificate of Authenticity bearing the low serial number 0102.


ITEM SPECIFICS & DETAILS

• Brand/Manufacturer: Margarete Steiff GmbH (Giengen an der Brenz, Germany)
• Exclusivity: Danbury Mint USA Edition
• Series: The Centenary Collection (Celebrating the 100th Birthday of the Teddy Bear)
• Model Name: Harlequin / Teddybär 20 MBI USA
• EAN Number: 666858
• Individual Serial Number: 0102
• Production Year: 2002
• Scale/Size: 20cm seated/standing height bracket
• Material: Genuine split-color red and grey-blue mohair plush (50% wool / 50% cotton backing) with vibrant yellow felt paw pads and hand-embroidered black nose/mouth detailing.
• Eyes: Specialized glass/plastic mismatched eyes (One deep blue eye, one amber/brown eye to match the original 1925 design archetype).
• What's Included: 1x 20cm Steiff Harlequin Bear, 1x Attached Yellow & Red EAN Ear Tag with gold-plated Button-in-Ear, 1x Original Factory Cardboard swing tag, 1x Original Numbered Danbury Mint Certificate of Authenticity, 1x Original Steiff Illustrated Cardboard Box.


CONDITION REPORT

• The Teddy Bear: Good display condition. The bear is structurally sound with fully functional 5-way jointing. Please note that the mohair features natural, distinct areas of thinning across the limbs and seams, exposing the woven backing cloth underneath. This is a deliberate design characteristic implemented by Steiff during manufacturing to replicate the weathered look of an authentic 1925 antique; it does not represent play wear or post-factory damage. The yellow felt paw pads are clean and flat. The eyes, nose stitching, and ear tags are perfect.
• Documentation & Packaging: The original paper Danbury Mint certificate is present, clean, and flat with clear serial stamping. The original cream-colored illustrated Steiff box is in good, clean condition with no major tears, corner splits, or heavy creases. (Please closely inspect all macro photographs to satisfy yourself with the exact condition before purchasing). It does show signs of wear and tear such as scuffs, marks, scrapes but nothing major to report

The legendary "Harlequin" bear is one of the most famous and mythical designs in Steiff's entire history. The original was produced as a one-off prototype in 1925, showcasing a striking, theatrical split-color design with mismatched blue and amber eyes. Because the original bears are virtually impossible to obtain on the open market, replicas are highly coveted.

To mark the 100th anniversary of the teddy bear in 2002, the Danbury Mint commissioned Steiff to produce this authorized miniature replica series. Because high-end Steiff buyers place immense premium value on low production numbers, an example bearing a low double-zero serial number like 0102 is highly collectible.