#74

Very Rare Pair of German Dressed Bunnies by Steiff,in Grand Size
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$2,200
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Description
29" (74 cm.) (including ears). The bunnies,posed standing with unjointed legs,have "fur" cover on head,upper hands and legs of shaved mohair or wool plush,each with swivel head,large brown glass eyes,armature-shaped stand-up ears,fabric torso and arms. Condition: near mint. Marks: (Steiff button in ear with remains of yellow cloth label) Made in US Zone Germany (cloth tag in seam). Comments: Steiff,Germany,circa 1950. Value Points: extremely rare exhibition models,in fine grand size,wonderfully-preserved,and wearing their vibrant original matching costumes complete even to the dainty flower on the shirt of each,especially rare to find in this matched pair.