steiff bear*rough rider*ean 038457 Start Price GBP 375.00 Current Price GBP 375.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, July 19, 2008 End Time Tuesday, July 29, 2008 Location burntwood, Staffordshire See more about 'steiff bear*rough rider*ean 038457' Description steiff rough rider from steiff bears ean 038457   Made of high-quaiity alpaca and mohair Teddy bear made of high-qualily alpaca cream, fully jointed, surface washable, 18 cm horse made of finest mohair white/brown flecked, surface washable, Size 30 cm, limited edition of 1,858 pieces worldwide with gold-plated "Button in Ear". This collector's item is not a toy complying with the European directive covering toys (88/378/EEC/Appendix II) Sounds unbelievable, but it is true: No less than the American President, Theodore Roosevelt, lent his name to the beloved Teddy bear. On June 8, 1958 on the occasion of Roosevelt's 100th birthday, as a great parade took place in Giengen, an almost life-size horse with the figure of Roosevelt was shown on one of the many procession cars - mounted on his horse and dressed in the uniform of the first US volunteer cavalry regiment - the Rough Riders. Our Steiff designers were inspired by this legendary figure and have created a unique homage to the great Teddy bear friend, "Teddy" Roosevelt, with the handsome Teddy bear on a beautiful horse. This elegant rider is presented as a creme-cooured, jointed Teddy bear made of finest alpaca. As a statesman, he is wearing a sand-coloured uniform made of cotton with a leather belt and a brown hat. The brim of his hat is fixed with the gold-plated Steiff "Button in Ear" The horse crafted of exquisite mohair and has been hand painted realistically and with a great deal of detail. His hooves, the handmade saddle as well as the bridle are made of genuine dark brown leather decorated with studs and miniatures in perfection. The horse with his rider is mounted on a wooden pedestal and its glazed surface is adorned with a small brass plate that bears the inscription "Rough Rider". Horse and rider are part of a Limited Edition of 1,858 pieces - commensurate with Teddy Roosevelt's year of birth. PAYMENT BY PAYPAL, CHEQUE, VISA CARD OR POSTAL ORDER. 10 WORKING DAYS FOR CHEQUE CLEARANCE AND THE FIGURINE WILL BE SENT TO YOU AFTER CLEARANCE. OVERSEAS MAIL ORDER PAYMENT BY PAYPAL OR VISA CARD ONLY. POSTAGE CHARGES BY SPECIAL  DELIVERY IS 15.00 GBP  FOR UNITED KINGDOM. OVERSEAS POSTAGE & PACKAGING AND  INSURANCE CHARGES -pls email for the charges.       Shipping and Handling Informations Seller is not responsible for lost / damaged packages if uninsured for item we sell with free postage. Those bought with postage is included insurance. Insurance Fee: £ 1.00 (Optional) for free postage included lost / damaged. Item will be shipped within 1-2 business days after payment is confirm cleared. (We have no Royal Mail collection on Wednesday, Sunday and Bank Holiday, for Parcel Force no collection on Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday.) Term and Conditions Seller is not responsible for lost / damaged packages if uninsured for item we sell with free postage. Please make payment within 7 days after the auction finished, if buyer request to pay later then 7 days, please email to contact us first. Non payment will receive a negative feedback and file a non payment to ebay. Seller reserves the right to cancel the bid. If the item(s) unexpected over sold or damaged before we send out, we will make a refund or replacement to your satisfaction. Please visit our ebayshop for our full range STEIFF BEARS Place a Bid!