CIRCA 1930s MOHAIR TAIL-TURNS-HEAD STEIFF CAT WITH BUTTON.

A most adorable and endearing sitting mohair Steiff cat with a tail-turns-head mechanism. Cat is made from white and gray mohair which has been hand striped to give her a most realistic look. Her claws are hand-embroidered in red. Cat’s sweet face is detailed with green and black slit pupil glass eyes, a pink hand-embroidered nose and mouth, and clear monofilament whiskers. The insides of her ears are gently airbrushed with pink highlights. Cat retains her long trailing “F” button and red ear tag as her Steiff IDs. This lovely item was produced in seven sizes ranging from 10-35cm from 1931-1936 and is seldom seen on the secondary market. SIZE: 9″ t (22cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Slight wear on belly. Otherwise excellent. 1-13798 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3035

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3035	$3,851.25	CIRCA 1930s MOHAIR TAIL-TURNS-HEAD STEIFF CAT WITH BUTTON. A most adorable and endearing sitting mohair Steiff cat with a tail-turns-head mechanism. Cat is made from white and gray mohair which has been hand striped to give her a most realistic look. Her claws are hand-embroidered in red. Cat’s sweet face is detailed with green and black slit pupil glass eyes, a pink hand-embroidered nose and mouth, and clear monofilament whiskers. The insides of her ears are gently airbrushed with pink highlights. Cat retains her long trailing “F” button and red ear tag as her Steiff IDs. This lovely item was produced in seven sizes ranging from 10-35cm from 1931-1936 and is seldom seen on the secondary market. SIZE: 9″ t (22cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Slight wear on belly. Otherwise excellent. 1-13798 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3035 Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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CIRCA 1930s MOHAIR TAIL-TURNS-HEAD STEIFF CAT WITH BUTTON.