MARVELOUS STEIFF RIDING CAMEL WITH IDs.

Circa 1930s, Germany. A standing, unjointed camel on a metal riding carriage with steering handle. Camel is made from short tan mohair with long brown tipped mohair on its head, neck, front upper thighs, and tail tip. Face is detailed with sculpted eye pockets and nostrils and an airbrushed mouth. The camel rides upon four red metal wheels. With Steiff long trailing “f” style button, traces of paper ear tag, and original red and white pull cord with red wooden knob detailed with a Steiff medallion. This model was produced in 6 sizes ranging from 28 to 80 cm from 1929 through 1943. A camel was Steiff’s first unofficial logo, being the first animal to appear on the cover of the company’s debut catalog of 1892. SIZE: 17-1/2” h (44 cm) x 23” w (58 cm). CONDITION: Fair. Wear consistent with age and nature of item. Missing one eye. Mohair wear and losses, especially on the humps and top of head. Home repairs on seams. 49040-1 (750-1,000) – Lot 2086

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2015

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
	2086	$1,422.00	MARVELOUS STEIFF RIDING CAMEL WITH IDs. Circa 1930s, Germany. A standing, unjointed camel on a metal riding carriage with steering handle. Camel is made from short tan mohair with long brown tipped mohair on its head, neck, front upper thighs, and tail tip. Face is detailed with sculpted eye pockets and nostrils and an airbrushed mouth. The camel rides upon four red metal wheels. With Steiff long trailing “f” style button, traces of paper ear tag, and original red and white pull cord with red wooden knob detailed with a Steiff medallion. This model was produced in 6 sizes ranging from 28 to 80 cm from 1929 through 1943. A camel was Steiff’s first unofficial logo, being the first animal to appear on the cover of the company’s debut catalog of 1892. SIZE: 17-1/2” h (44 cm) x 23” w (58 cm). CONDITION: Fair. Wear consistent with age and nature of item. Missing one eye. Mohair wear and losses, especially on the humps and top of head. Home repairs on seams. 49040-1 (750-1,000) – Lot 2086 Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2015 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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MARVELOUS STEIFF RIDING CAMEL WITH IDs.