Originally exclusively made for US collectors, this unusual piece, jointed at the neck and shoulders, is made of red, yellow and dark green mohair with a finely moulded and detailed mohair head. Traditionally filled with wood shavings, he has blue and black glass eyes and blond mohair hair. He has a rattle in his body. He has a tiny silver-coloured button in ear a well as the (slightly age-tarnished) brass button attaching his fresh and crisp numbered (1238) tag. A label is attached to his right wrist (see photos).
Steiff ref. 0116/28
limited edition of 3000
26cm 10"