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Rare Pair of German Mohair Jocko Monkeys with Tagged Helen Ratkai Costumes
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$300
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12" (30 cm.) Each is of fine curly mohair with felt face mask having painted details,amber glass eyes,felt ears and paws,swivel head and jointed long limbs,including brown Jocko wearing cream velvet skirt,cutwork petticoat,gold brocade straps,rhinestone earrings and straw trimmed bonnet; and white Jocko wearing lavender velvet skirt,cutwork petticoat,pressed lavender bonnet with veil and flowers,pearl drop earrings. Each costume has original label "Helen Ratkai is my couturiere". Excellent condition. Germany,Steiff,circa 1950s with custom-made costumes by sought-after designer.