1893 STEIFF MONKEY “AFFEN”.

1893 STEIFF MONKEY “AFFEN”. A spectacular early Steiff toy of the earliest period, circa late 1800s. Pictured in the 1892 FILZ-SPIELWEAAREN-FABRIK catalog (pg 12) as number 48. This amazing fellow is most appealing. Dark brown felt covered monkey with non-jointed body, red felt waistband with outstretched legs. He holds an orange felt ball between the two front legs. He has a vertical center seam down the center of front of face, black bead eyes and a stitched horizontal mouth. He has a thick head of hair and beard made from rabbit fur, and a yarn tuft at the tip of his tail. Quite an unbelievable find, and a must have for one who treasures Steiff toys. SIZE: Seated 9-1/2″ (24cm). CONDITION: Near mint all original untouched condition, some minor moth damage to one foot, between his legs, and the orange ball. 1-7796 (1,500-2,500)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2007

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
	92	$4,025.00	1893 STEIFF MONKEY “AFFEN”. A spectacular early Steiff toy of the earliest period, circa late 1800s. Pictured in the 1892 FILZ-SPIELWEAAREN-FABRIK catalog (pg 12) as number 48. This amazing fellow is most appealing. Dark brown felt covered monkey with non-jointed body, red felt waistband with outstretched legs. He holds an orange felt ball between the two front legs. He has a vertical center seam down the center of front of face, black bead eyes and a stitched horizontal mouth. He has a thick head of hair and beard made from rabbit fur, and a yarn tuft at the tip of his tail. Quite an unbelievable find, and a must have for one who treasures Steiff toys. SIZE: Seated 9-1/2″ (24cm). CONDITION: Near mint all original untouched condition, some minor moth damage to one foot, between his legs, and the orange ball. 1-7796 (1,500-2,500) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2007 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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