UNUSUALLY LARGE STEIFF VELVET RATTLE CAT WITH BUTTON.

This circa 1906 Steiff velvet rattle cat is unusual for its size; Steiff traditionally made rattle style items with smaller sized items that would scale to the size of a toddler’s hand. Cat is sitting, unjointed, and made from 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’s serious face is detailed with tiny green and black slit pupil eyes and a light tan hand-embroidered nose. This cat design appeared overall in the Steiff line in 10, 12, 14, 17, and 22 cm in white and grey velvet from 1899 through 1927. Cat retains his tiny blank button as his Steiff ID. SIZE: Overall 8″ t (20cm). PROVENANCE: Ex-Christie’s Auction 5035 lot 83; Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Slight yellowing of velvet and a touch of playwear. Tail has been restitched to body. Otherwise very good. 1-13787 (1,200-2,200) – Lot 3034

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
	3034	$3,851.25	UNUSUALLY LARGE STEIFF VELVET RATTLE CAT WITH BUTTON. This circa 1906 Steiff velvet rattle cat is unusual for its size; Steiff traditionally made rattle style items with smaller sized items that would scale to the size of a toddler’s hand. Cat is sitting, unjointed, and made from 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’s serious face is detailed with tiny green and black slit pupil eyes and a light tan hand-embroidered nose. This cat design appeared overall in the Steiff line in 10, 12, 14, 17, and 22 cm in white and grey velvet from 1899 through 1927. Cat retains his tiny blank button as his Steiff ID. SIZE: Overall 8″ t (20cm). PROVENANCE: Ex-Christie’s Auction 5035 lot 83; Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: Slight yellowing of velvet and a touch of playwear. Tail has been restitched to body. Otherwise very good. 1-13787 (1,200-2,200) – Lot 3034 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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UNUSUALLY LARGE STEIFF VELVET RATTLE CAT WITH BUTTON.