MAGNIFICENT STEIFF “CHARLY” HANDBAG WITH FANTASTIC ID AND MUSTER BUTTON.

This adorable and playful handbag has a jointed head, a floppy body, and is made from long and short mohair plush. Her ears and tail are brown-tipped mohair, while her body and face are off-white mohair. Her face is detailed with brown and black pupil eyes and a black hand-embroidered nose and mouth. She also has black embroidered claws on all four paws. Her belly is hollow and lined in soft material; it closes with a sturdy brass zipper. Charly has the most unusual and desirable ID combination of a long trailing “F” button, red ear tag, and a “muster” button, indicating that this example was made as an in-house sample and not meant for sales or distribution. Charly Purse was produced in 22cm and 25cm from 1927 through 1940. SIZE: 10″ l (25cm). PROVENANCE: Steiff Sommer 2007 Spezialauktion, Lot 87. CONDITION: Ribbon slightly frayed, slightly dusty, otherwise excellent. 1-14306 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3120l

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
	3120l	$948.00	MAGNIFICENT STEIFF “CHARLY” HANDBAG WITH FANTASTIC ID AND MUSTER BUTTON. This adorable and playful handbag has a jointed head, a floppy body, and is made from long and short mohair plush. Her ears and tail are brown-tipped mohair, while her body and face are off-white mohair. Her face is detailed with brown and black pupil eyes and a black hand-embroidered nose and mouth. She also has black embroidered claws on all four paws. Her belly is hollow and lined in soft material; it closes with a sturdy brass zipper. Charly has the most unusual and desirable ID combination of a long trailing “F” button, red ear tag, and a “muster” button, indicating that this example was made as an in-house sample and not meant for sales or distribution. Charly Purse was produced in 22cm and 25cm from 1927 through 1940. SIZE: 10″ l (25cm). PROVENANCE: Steiff Sommer 2007 Spezialauktion, Lot 87. CONDITION: Ribbon slightly frayed, slightly dusty, otherwise excellent. 1-14306 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3120l 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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MAGNIFICENT STEIFF “CHARLY” HANDBAG WITH FANTASTIC ID AND MUSTER BUTTON.