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Description
5"(13 cm.) Barney,8"l. Spark Plug. The set comprises Barney with press-shaped and painted
features,prominent nose,large felt eye white with black bead eyes,whiskers,armature padded
body,with original purple vest and blue jacket,shoes and hat,and plaid cotton pants; along with
Spark Plug,who has grey mohair coat with sparsely-inset mane,bead eyes on felt pads,felt tongue
and feet,harness,and yellow felt blanket with patches and printed Spark Plug name. Condition:
generally excellent,bright fresh colors. Marks: Copyright 1923-1924 by King Features Synd,Inc.
DeBeck (muslin pad on one foot) Steiff (silver button in ear). Comments: Steiff,Germany,the set
was issued in 1925-1927 only,and according to company archives only 615 sets were sold. Value
Points: very rare Steiff comic character set preserved in wonderful condition,with vibrant colors.