Simon by Ralph Norbury, Manchester, England, made in 1999 Steiff Buttercup is perfect for gentle

Buttercup is perfect for gentle hugs and farmyard adventures

This Christmas he has his paws wrapped round the most wonderful Christmas gift ever…

The eyes and mouth of the iconic dog are embroidered and give his face a lovably dreamy expression

Hiroshi’s pieces are meticulously needle-felted (made by piercing wool many times until the right shape is formed)

Simon by Ralph Norbury, Manchester, England, made in 1999 Steiff Buttercup is perfect for gentleThis rotund and old looking, medium to large sized bear is made of long and wavy, dark caramel mohair with a centre seam head, aged black glass eyes, a loosely jointed neck and felt paw pads. Softly filled with wood shavings, he wears an aged cotton sailor collar. Number 8 of the edition, he is as new with certificate. (If bought by someone outside the UK, there will be a GBP25 surcharge towards the airmail cost.) 39cm 15. 25"