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Rebekah Kaufman (SteiffGal)
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All Abuzz about Steiff’s Line of Insects (7/19/10)
Steiff’s 12-centimeter Spidy Spider, from 1960-61, in fair condition. His legs have partially snapped off, which is quite common in this item. Note his remarkable airbrushing and three black glass eyes. I don’t mean to bug you, but given all the outdoor activities associated with this wonderful season of the … More >>


Steiff’s ‘Dog Days of Summer’ Include a Dalmatian, a Pekingese and a Poodle (7/5/10)
Steiff’s “Spotty Dotty”—Dally the Dalmatian.  This Dally was produced from 1953-69 in 10, 17 and 28 centimeters. Now that the dog days of summer are upon us, it is the perfect time to explore the dog … More >>


Born in the ’50s: Steiff’s Zotty Teddy Bear (6/8/10)
Classic Steiff Zotty style bears: a 50 cm woven fur Zotty (1979-1985), a 20 cm white dralon cosy Teddy (1968-1975), and an 18 cm mohair Zotty (1963-1975). The Steiff Company is probably most famous for inventing the Teddy bear in 1902. In the 108 years since … More >>


Good Golly, It’s Steiff’s Molly! (5/31/10)
Three Mollys from 1926-1931. Note the white circular chest tag, which only appeared on Steiff items from 1926-1928. The larger Molly is the extremely rare Musical Molly from 1928-1931; only 328 of these pieces were produced. The Margarete Steiff Company is known all around the world for producing some of most delightful, enduring and beloved soft … More >>


Steiff Find of the Week – Jocko the Chimp (5/17/10)
Two Steiff Jocko the Chimps from the 1910-1920 time frame; The one on the left is a dark brown fellow in absolute pristine condition (sitting on a modern-day Steiff play block) while the other is a very loved, but still proud, Jocko puppet.The Steiff Company of Germany is probably best known for creating the first Teddy bear in 1902. For many people, … More >>


Steiff Woolies – An Iconic Steiff Design (5/3/10)
Woll-Hase” or woolen rabbits. Please also note the original attached price tag still on the larger bunny’s foot . . . she was $2 at Bloomingdale’s in 1967, which translates into about $13 today. Also pictured is the Steiff woolie and mohair skunk from 1954-1978.Is it possible to hold the whole world in your hand? Well, yes, if you believe the lyrics to a … More >>


Long-Legged Lovelies: Steiff’s Iconic Lulac-Style Animals (4/20/10)
This 35-centimeter Steiff donkey from the 1950s shows the lulac style well, with its elongated legs. Steiff lulac animals from the ’50s are fairly rare, and can sell for more than $1,000.The Steiff Company has always been a pioneer in the toy industry. Steiff is best known for creating the first … More >>


Find of the Week: Steiff Easter Rabbit (3/29/10)
This 18-centemeter maize mohair Easter Rabbit was only produced in 1949 and was one of the very first Steiff items produced after the Giengen factory reopened after the Second World War.As the seasons turn from winter to spring, it is not too early to start thinking about Easter and all … More >>


Find of the Week: Steiff Teddy Baby (3/8/10)
This precious 9-cm Teddy Baby is from my personal collection; he is five ways jointed, deep chocolate brown, and has his signature tan velvet muzzle with a closed mouth and flat, broad feet. The 9-cm did not have the red leather collar. He is in pristine condition with his Steiff “raised script button” or RSB, crisp chest tag, and even his white linen “US Zone” tag stitched into his back seam. He dates from the very early 1950s. The Margarete Steiff GmbH Company in Germany invented the Teddy bear in 1902. Designed by Steiff family member Richard Steiff, … More >>


Find of the Week: Steiff Siamy Siamese Cat (2/24/10)
Here’s the “cat’s meow” of Rebekah’s Steiff cat collection, a 15 cm Siamy from 1953-1954.Cats are truly a legacy species for the Steiff Company. Felines of practically every breed, shape, and size have been … More >>


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