June 24-26 2016 Premier Toys, Dolls, Marbles & Figural Cast Iron
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/25/2016
With IDs. This grouping of four Steiff items is a miniature collection in itself. The first item is the company's replica of a 1924 WiWag Seesaw Pull Toy with Two Bears. This was produced in a worldwide limited edition of 4,000 pieces in 1988; this is number 1,632.The set consists of two 6" tall bears - one blonde and one brown - sitting on a metal pull cart that is finished with red wooden wheels. Both bears retain their buttons and black and white ear tags as their Steiff ID. The second bear is Steiff's 12" tall Century Bear, produced as an exclusive the Steiff Club in 2000. This is number 2,750. He is fully jointed, wears a grey felt vest trimmed in blue, and is made from honey blonde mohair. His pads are made from tan colored felt. He retains his button and red and white ear tag as his Steiff IDs. The third bear is the company's bewitching 12" tall Magician-Wizard Bear 13", produced as red and white tag limited edition of 2,000 pieces in 1997 for idee+spiel. This is number 1,458. The bear is fully jointed, wears a shimmery blue and purple cap and matching cap, carries a magic wand, and is made from very light grey mohair. He retains his ear tag, button, chest tag, and hang tags as his Steiff IDs. The fourth item is a 5" Wutzi wild boar made from woven plush. He retains his button ear tag, and chest tag as his IDs. Condition: As detailed. No packaging and documentation as noted. Condition ranges from excellent to like new. Provenance: From a fine California collection.
Item Dimensions: Largest: 12" T.