#213

German Felt Character of Gentleman by Steiff
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$1,400
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$1,200 / $1,600
Description
22" (56 cm.) Pressed wool felt head with center seam, blue glass bead eyes, tiny nose, closed mouth with stitched-on red felt lips, stitched ears, blonde fleecy hair with unusual sideburns, disc-jointed arms and legs, large hands and feet. Condition: very good, some wear on lips. Comments: Steiff, circa 1915. Value Points: the gentleman is wearing wonderful original costume of village with black embroidered vest, trousers, leather boots, woven hat.