#275

Three German Mohair Circus Elephants by Steiff
Live Auction

$200
sold
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Description
16" (41 cm.) largest. Each is of shaved gray mohair with large white glass eyes having black pupil centers,open mouth with felt tongue,and red felt circus blanket or collar,Including the largest who is seated with trunk in air,disc-jointed arms,grey felt paws,very large ears and tail,silver button in ear; 9" standing elephant with white felt tusks,painted feet and nostrils,with original paper label (Eulan label on reverse) and Steiff button and cloth label (0500/22); and 8 1/2" seated small elephant with original silver button and cloth label (0520/22). Excellent condition. Germany,Steiff,1950s.