LATE 1920s STEIFF PURPLE MOHAIR BEGGING RABBIT WITH BUTTON.

Rabbit is begging, head jointed, and made from white and the most joyously colored purple mohair. He has three tan hand-embroidered claws on his back legs. His long ears are lined in wire and are posable. His face is detailed with large black and brown pupil eyes, a pink hand-embroidered nose and mouth, and clear monofilament whiskers. Nonworking squeaker in belly. His bow and bell are original. This beloved and popular design was produced in sizes ranging from 11 to 70cm overall in light brown, white, gold, purple, pink, and light blue from 1926 through 1933. Rabbit retains his button and fully legible red ear tag as his Steiff IDs. SIZE: Overall 13-1/2″ t (34cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: A touch of playwear to belly area, otherwise very good to excellent. 1-13767 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3017

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
	3017	$7,110.00	LATE 1920s STEIFF PURPLE MOHAIR BEGGING RABBIT WITH BUTTON. Rabbit is begging, head jointed, and made from white and the most joyously colored purple mohair. He has three tan hand-embroidered claws on his back legs. His long ears are lined in wire and are posable. His face is detailed with large black and brown pupil eyes, a pink hand-embroidered nose and mouth, and clear monofilament whiskers. Nonworking squeaker in belly. His bow and bell are original. This beloved and popular design was produced in sizes ranging from 11 to 70cm overall in light brown, white, gold, purple, pink, and light blue from 1926 through 1933. Rabbit retains his button and fully legible red ear tag as his Steiff IDs. SIZE: Overall 13-1/2″ t (34cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: A touch of playwear to belly area, otherwise very good to excellent. 1-13767 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3017 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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LATE 1920s STEIFF PURPLE MOHAIR BEGGING RABBIT WITH BUTTON.