Steiff RARE Marionette Bear NEW MINT IN BOX PERFECT! THIS IS THE BIG RARE ONE! NEVER REMOVED FROM HIS BOX! Start Price USD 499.00 Current Price USD 499.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, November 17, 2008 End Time Monday, November 24, 2008 Location Los Angeles, California See more about 'Steiff RARE Marionette Bear NEW MINT IN BOX PERFECT!' Description    Original Steiff Pantom Pantom animals first appeared in the Steiff catalog in 1911. These marionette rarities, which take their name from the word “pantomime,” were designed by Albert Schlopsnies, a creative mastermind who worked with Steiff in the early part of last century. Steiff North America is proud to introduce the Pantom bear based on the original Albert Schlopsnies design. Fully functional as a marionette with his loose jointing and sturdy body, This handsome bear is made of soft brown mohair, and has the most playful face imaginable! Pull a few strings and make this wonderful  limited edition puppet yours today! THIS RARE BEAR IS MADE OF GENUINE Dark Brown MOHAIR, HANDMADE IN GERMANY, MINT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING, NEVER DISPLAYED, with all ID and certificate,  FROM A SMOKE FREE ENVIRONMENT.   I am selling cases of store NEW STEIFF items never displayed. Everything I sell is from a climate controlled SMOKE FREE environment. All starting bids are a a fraction of their original price, WHAT A RARE OPPORTUNITY! Check out my other auctions. Terms: Payment must be received 3 days from close of auction or item will be resold. I accept MC/VISA through PAYPAL. WORLDWIDE SHIPPING. FREE SHIPPING IN THE CONTENTINENTAL USA, insurance $2.95.I will ship out of the country, buyer pays actual handling, insurance and shipping charges out of the country. Please e-mail with questions before bidding. Take a peek at my other auctions. If you're the winning bidder for more than one of my auctions, I will combine items to save shipping costs. Thanks for looking! Place a Bid!