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Steiff
Steiff collectors have a language of their own: the button in the ear, the colour of the ear tag, limited editions with numbered certificates, replicas of historical teddies and the Steiff Club.
How can I tell a genuine Steiff? (draft)
Look for the Steiff button in the left ear and the ear tag held by it. Steiff created the button in 1904 to set its own toys apart from cheaper imitations, and it still marks genuine Steiff toys today.
Lue koko vastausWhat is Steiff's "button in ear"? (draft)
Steiff mark their teddies with a metal button in the left ear, a trademark since 1904. The tag under the button tells what kind of piece it is: red lettering for limited editions, blue for open editions and black for replicas.
Lue koko vastausHow can I tell how old a vintage Steiff is? (draft)
The button, the ear tag and the teddy's own construction all give clues. No single detail settles it, so collectors read them together, along with what is known of the teddy's history.
Lue koko vastausWhat is a Steiff Club edition? (draft)
The Steiff Club is the maker's own club for collectors, and each year it has a Club edition made for its members. The editions are limited: the 2024 Club bear, for example, was made in 1,992 pieces.
