ANTIQUE STEIFF BULLDOG C. 1913 LEATHER MUZZLE & COAT
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:456049 | Year: 1913 |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany | Brand: Steiff |
| Size: Small (6-14 in) |
ANTIQUE STEIFF BULLDOG "TIGE" c.1913 ORIGINAL LEATHER MUZZLE & CLOTH COAT ALL IN GREAT CONDITION !!
This is Steiff"s version of Buster Brown's Bull -Terrier "TIGE" inspired from the famous cartoon of the period which came into production and first appeared in their 1908 catalog producing them through 1917. This 7" example (like the larger and smaller versions) was made of brown short-pile plush and a dense off-white mohair fabric across the chest as wel...l as on their two front feet. The facial wrinkles are indicated using an air brush to apply to the fabric's surface. It was only this 7" size, however, that came with a leather (muzzle) and leash. In Steiff's 1913 catalog it shows one wearing a light - weight cloth coat like this one. However, this "Tige" no longer has it's leash but remarkably still retains his cloth coat !!; which I assume, is quite rare to find one still having his original one.
This old fellow has a most beautiful sweet expression, a very rich color with excellent dense contrasting off-white mohair fur across his front chest and on both his two front feet; however, there is a very small spot of missing mohair fur about I/4" around on his front right toe, but all four feet do have 3 intact claws on them. His condition is extremely nice and very clean, as he has been stored away in a cedar chest for most of the 20 years of my ownership of him. There are two areas on his body that are clearly indicated in the photos to show the beginnings of a little spot of bare thread both on his right side rear flank; and to a lesser degree, a small frayed spot on the right side of his neck near his jaw line near the seam, but absolutely NO holes. Again, what is most unusual and rare, is to find the cloth coat which he originally came in and I would assume is quite rare to find one still having one. I am slowly reducing my collection and hope to see my selected pieces go into the hands of other collectors that will keep them safe and cared for well into the future. Please ask any questions you may still have or request additional photos if you need them, if it would help to further clarify and aid you in your decision on whether to place a bid.
I do emphasize that you contact me 24 hours PRIOR to the end of the auction in order for me to provide you with the adequate information and or additional photos if you request them, in order for you to make a well-informed decision as I do want you to be happy with your purchase.
I ACCEPT PAYMENT THROUGH PAYPAL WITHIN TWO DAYS FOLLOWING THE END OF THE AUCTION. Shipping is through PRIORITY MAIL AND INSURED FOR IT'S FULL PURCHASE PRICE. ALL CUSTOMS RULES AND REGULATIONS WILL BE FOLLOWED WITH OUT EXCEPTION.
THANK YOU FOR LOOKING AT MY AUCTION ! AND WISH YOU GOOD LUCK!
This is Steiff"s version of Buster Brown's Bull -Terrier "TIGE" inspired from the famous cartoon of the period which came into production and first appeared in their 1908 catalog producing them through 1917. This 7" example (like the larger and smaller versions) was made of brown short-pile plush and a dense off-white mohair fabric across the chest as wel...l as on their two front feet. The facial wrinkles are indicated using an air brush to apply to the fabric's surface. It was only this 7" size, however, that came with a leather (muzzle) and leash. In Steiff's 1913 catalog it shows one wearing a light - weight cloth coat like this one. However, this "Tige" no longer has it's leash but remarkably still retains his cloth coat !!; which I assume, is quite rare to find one still having his original one.
This old fellow has a most beautiful sweet expression, a very rich color with excellent dense contrasting off-white mohair fur across his front chest and on both his two front feet; however, there is a very small spot of missing mohair fur about I/4" around on his front right toe, but all four feet do have 3 intact claws on them. His condition is extremely nice and very clean, as he has been stored away in a cedar chest for most of the 20 years of my ownership of him. There are two areas on his body that are clearly indicated in the photos to show the beginnings of a little spot of bare thread both on his right side rear flank; and to a lesser degree, a small frayed spot on the right side of his neck near his jaw line near the seam, but absolutely NO holes. Again, what is most unusual and rare, is to find the cloth coat which he originally came in and I would assume is quite rare to find one still having one. I am slowly reducing my collection and hope to see my selected pieces go into the hands of other collectors that will keep them safe and cared for well into the future. Please ask any questions you may still have or request additional photos if you need them, if it would help to further clarify and aid you in your decision on whether to place a bid.
I do emphasize that you contact me 24 hours PRIOR to the end of the auction in order for me to provide you with the adequate information and or additional photos if you request them, in order for you to make a well-informed decision as I do want you to be happy with your purchase.
I ACCEPT PAYMENT THROUGH PAYPAL WITHIN TWO DAYS FOLLOWING THE END OF THE AUCTION. Shipping is through PRIORITY MAIL AND INSURED FOR IT'S FULL PURCHASE PRICE. ALL CUSTOMS RULES AND REGULATIONS WILL BE FOLLOWED WITH OUT EXCEPTION.
THANK YOU FOR LOOKING AT MY AUCTION ! AND WISH YOU GOOD LUCK!
