LYING STEIFF VELVET CAT WITH BUTTON AND WOOLEN PLAY BALL.

Darling and distinctively old fashioned looking lying cat from circa 1910. Cat is made from black and orange highlighted velvet which has mellowed to a tan color over time. Her face is detailed with black button eyes and a tiny pink hand-embroidered nose and mouth, which come to life with gentle touches of pink paint. Cat holds a woolen pom-pom ball between her front paws. She wears a pink bow and bell; the bow is still stitched to her and may be original. This lovely design was manufactured in white and grey velvet in 3 sizes overall from 1901 through 1922. Cat retains her tiny trailing “F” button as her Steiff ID. SIZE: Overall 3″ t (7cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: White color has mellowed to tan, otherwise very good. 1-14022 (400-800) – Lot 3095

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
	3095	$2,251.50	LYING STEIFF VELVET CAT WITH BUTTON AND WOOLEN PLAY BALL. Darling and distinctively old fashioned looking lying cat from circa 1910. Cat is made from black and orange highlighted velvet which has mellowed to a tan color over time. Her face is detailed with black button eyes and a tiny pink hand-embroidered nose and mouth, which come to life with gentle touches of pink paint. Cat holds a woolen pom-pom ball between her front paws. She wears a pink bow and bell; the bow is still stitched to her and may be original. This lovely design was manufactured in white and grey velvet in 3 sizes overall from 1901 through 1922. Cat retains her tiny trailing “F” button as her Steiff ID. SIZE: Overall 3″ t (7cm). PROVENANCE: Chuck & Cathy Steffes Collection. CONDITION: White color has mellowed to tan, otherwise very good. 1-14022 (400-800) – Lot 3095 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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LYING STEIFF VELVET CAT WITH BUTTON AND WOOLEN PLAY BALL.