EXTREMELY RARE AND VERY EARLY VELVET STEIFF RATTLE CAT WITH ELEPHANT BUTTON.

This circa 1905 Steiff velvet rattle is truly the cat’s meow. Cat is lying, unjointed, and made from white velvet that has been painted with black and grey spots and stripes. He has a very long tail which sticks out straight behind him. Cat wears a red bow and bell, and most interestingly, his highly coveted and earliest elephant style button is attached to the red ribbon. Cat holds a tiny gray and red woolen yarn ball between his front paws. Cat’s pensive face is detailed with tiny green and black slit pupil eyes, a light tan hand-embroidered nose and mouth, and clear monofilament whiskers. Cat also has a rattle in its belly; Steiff created this feature by inserting a tube with beads into the torso of the item. This cat design appeared overall in the Steiff line in 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14cm in white and grey velvet from 1899 through 1929. Cat retains his elephant button as his Steiff ID. SIZE: Overall 4″ t (10cm). PROVENANCE: Ex-Christie’s Auction 5036 lot 92; Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Slightly dusty with marks on the bottom. Ribbon is frayed and button is loose. Otherwise very good. 1-13794 (3,500-4,500) – Lot 3036

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
	3036	$7,702.50	EXTREMELY RARE AND VERY EARLY VELVET STEIFF RATTLE CAT WITH ELEPHANT BUTTON. This circa 1905 Steiff velvet rattle is truly the cat’s meow. Cat is lying, unjointed, and made from white velvet that has been painted with black and grey spots and stripes. He has a very long tail which sticks out straight behind him. Cat wears a red bow and bell, and most interestingly, his highly coveted and earliest elephant style button is attached to the red ribbon. Cat holds a tiny gray and red woolen yarn ball between his front paws. Cat’s pensive face is detailed with tiny green and black slit pupil eyes, a light tan hand-embroidered nose and mouth, and clear monofilament whiskers. Cat also has a rattle in its belly; Steiff created this feature by inserting a tube with beads into the torso of the item. This cat design appeared overall in the Steiff line in 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14cm in white and grey velvet from 1899 through 1929. Cat retains his elephant button as his Steiff ID. SIZE: Overall 4″ t (10cm). PROVENANCE: Ex-Christie’s Auction 5036 lot 92; Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Slightly dusty with marks on the bottom. Ribbon is frayed and button is loose. Otherwise very good. 1-13794 (3,500-4,500) – Lot 3036 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.

.red{fill:#B50938;} .white{fill:#FFFFFF;} .blue{fill:#005596;}

EXTREMELY RARE AND VERY EARLY VELVET STEIFF RATTLE CAT WITH ELEPHANT BUTTON.