EXTREMELY RARE ANTIQUE STEIFF ORANGE-TIPPED MOHAIR 4" MOLLY DOG c1925!
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ANTIQUE ORANGE MOHAIR STEIFF MOLLY DOG!Offering a RARE 1925 Steiff Molly Dog measuring 4 inches. These dogs are hardly ever found today in Orange-Tipped Mohair especially in the desirable 4" size.This dear little dog is new to the market after being in a private collection for over 30 years. She is a treasure!Condition is great-strong with no damage of any kind. She retains nearly all of her cream and orange mohair-and the orange color is remarkably vibrant after all these years. The cream mohair was probably once white, she could use a light cleaning to brighten her mohair if desired.Little Molly is all original with glass eyes, brown with black pupils, and a black stitched floss nose and mouth. Her head swivels from side-to-side and her body is firmly excelsior stuffed.She wears what appears to be her original ribbon (now frayed) and rusted bell. She no longer has her ear button, it would have been very tiny. She has a wonderful appearance and displays well with any antique teddy. She is seen in a photo with two 3.5" Steiff teddies that are not included, but available in my other auction.According to the book Button in Ear Steiff by J. & M. Cieslik, the Molly dog was Steiff's greatest success following the teddy bear! They are particularly appealing in this small 4" size. I have never seen an early orange-tipped example before
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