June 24-26 2016 Premier Toys, Dolls, Marbles & Figural Cast Iron
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/25/2016
With horsehair collar and ID. Bulldog is 18 cm, standing, and head jointed. He is made from tan mohair that has been hand detailed with multicolored airbrushed "spots" over his body and tail end. His face is also painted with "wrinkles" on his forehead. He has black and white googly eyes, a black stitched nose, and outstanding mouth-area "jowls", much like a real bulldog. He has an open, peach colored felt mouth with two lower pointy canine teeth. He sports his original a red leather collar and a horsehair ruff. This English Bulldog was made from 1956- 1961 as a US exclusive, most likely appearing on the shelves of high-end retailers such as F.A.O. Schwarz. Condition: As noted. He retains his chest tag as his Steiff ID. With light general mohair loss, especially around tail area and one ear. In all original, good to very good condition.
Item Dimensions: 8-1/2'' L.