Steiff Sooty EAN 663932

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Steiff Sooty EAN 663932

Steiff Limited Edition Sooty is a fully jointed bear made from the finest yellow mohair, with gold plated button in ear. Limited edition of 2000 pieces for the UK and Ireland. Comes boxed with certificate. Size 30cm.

MADE IN GERMANY

Price: £150.00
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Sooty's Story
Steiff Ear Tag
Mohair
Manufacturing

Sooty was discovered in Blackpool on July 19th 1948. Harry Corbett was on holiday with his wife Marjorie and children, David and Matthew.

While walking on the North Pier Harry spotted a teddy bear puppet in a gift shop. For the princely sum of 7s 6d Harry purchased the little bear ... and the lives of the Corbett family were about to change forever!

Harry introduced his new partner into his amateur magic act; his name was simply "Teddy". The silent little bear assisted with the tricks -immortalizing the spell "Izzy Wizzy lets get busy"!

In 1952 Harry and Teddy were spotted by a Television producer who invited them to appear on BBC North's 'Talent Night'. It was decided at the last minute to alter Teddy's appearance so he would stand out on Black and White TV. Harry's wife hastily sewed on a black mouth and nose. His ears were blackened with soot... and it was this moment he was renamed... Sooty.

Sooty's popularity kept on growing, with millions of children watching The Sooty Show both on TV and in Theatres across the country. In 1976 Harry's son Matthew took over as Sooty's right hand man. Harry Corbett received an OBE in recognition of his work. Sooty responded by squirting Prince Phillip with his water pistol!

Matthew Corbett decided to retire in 2000. The hunt was on to find a new Partner for Sooty. Matthew recalled that in 1985 a young magician had been a guest on the TV Show. His name was Richard Cadell.

Richard had started his show business career at the age of eight, making television news as the youngest Punch and Judy man in Great Britain. By the age of fifteen he became the Magic Circle's Young Magician of the Year. He went on to become one of Britain's top illusionists. He also worked on radio and TV presenting. It was this combination of skills that gave him the perfect qualifications to take on Sooty and the gang. Matthew Corbett said Sooty "couldn't be in better hands". .

Limited Edition (White and Red Ear Tag)
All the animals and Teddy Bears at Steiff are very pleased to receive the extraordinary distinction of the white ear tag with red writing because they are produced in a limited edition. This means that only a number is available and some are available only in certain countries.

Each of these pieces carry the gold plated "Button in Ear" and bring it's new owner a certificate that ensures the authenticity and special status as a Steiff Limited Edition piece.

Steiff Mohair
Mohair - Lustrous, shiny and sleek. This natural material from the wool of the angora goat is the traditional Teddy bear material. In fact, it was used for the first Teddy bear ever created. The fiber is both beautiful and durable, which accounts for the amazing number of vintage Steiff creations that appear today in superb condition. Most teddy bears and animals in Steiff's current Classic range are made of mohair material.

Steiff Manufacturing
Thanks to the creative contributions of each of Steiff's employees, no two Steiff animals are exactly alike. Some Teddy bears smile proudly and spread good cheer. Others look mischievous and ready to play. Still others have romantic faces and beg to be held. This is the glory of making toys by hand. Only through this individualised, time-consuming process are Steiff able to create Teddy bears and animals with such personality, character, charm and life.

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