COMPLETE STEIFF "CENTURY" ARCHIVE – CORD-JOINTED

COMPLETE STEIFF "CENTURY" ARCHIVE – CORD-JOINTED PORCELAIN EDITION ​ (Complete Archive & Mahogany Display) ​A Museum-Grade Chronological Collection (1904–1998) For sale is a rare, complete heritage archive of the Steiff "Century of Steiff" collection. This is not a set of static figurines; these are the premium Cord-Jointed Porcelain Bears, engineered with internal tension-cords to allow full 5-way movement (head, arms, and legs). 1912 Titanic Mourning Bear! The centerpiece of this collection is the legendary Black Titanic Bear. Crafted with the iconic red-rimmed "crying" eyes to honor the grief of the 1912 tragedy. As a fully jointed porcelain memorial, it is a permanent, non-deteriorating monument to maritime history. ​ Archive Highlights & Provenance: ​Engineering: Every bear features the rare 5-way internal cord-jointing, allowing for lifelike posing. ​ Authentication: All bears retain their Original Steiff Button (Pin) and Official Chest Tag. ​The Timeline: A complete history from the 1904 Barle 35PB (the first jointed bear) through to the 1998 Classic Silver Bear, including the 1926 Tipped Bear and 1950s favorites. ​ The Display: Housed in a bespoke Solid African Mahogany Cabinet featuring Solid Brass Date Plaques for each historical year. ​Condition: Excellent Condition. Meticulously maintained. (Note: One figure has a professional minor repair to the face, barely visible and does not detract from the archive display). Terms & Security: ​Payment: Bank Transfer Only. ​Delivery: Professional Insured Delivery Only. This is a substantial, high-value archive and will be handled to ensure it arrives in its current excellent state.