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Playful Young Dicky
A Rarity of Steiff made from 1930-1936, Such a fun & friendly boy worn from love in overall very good condition for an old toy. He’s in original :as found” condition and looks to be without repairing, a real tiny one measuring 9.5” tall standing not including ears.
His blond gold mohair has patina darkened with age and has loss as does his stuffing which you can feel has settled inside, if not for his non-working squeaker holding him together nicely. Stuffing in arms and legs and head is quite full. His outfit has been on him almost a century now showing playwear and patina, I haven’t looked inside nor tried to remove.
He has a shorter furred muzzle and his original floss nose. His mouth is red heavy floss which seems to be very old possibly original perhaps his maker gave more meaning & life to him. His glass eyes are amber with black pupils, back painted as most from this period. He can sit & stand with comfort, his arm joints seem to not move very much.
Dicky looks lovable and playful in his old romper outfit which seems original to him. It is well made of quality fabric designed just for him. His beanie cap has a grouping of ric-rac like a flower on top, perhaps designed with amusement in mind. He has matching cloth boots that fit him like a glove which were recently taken off to expose his velvet foot pads that only Dicky could own. The velvet has darkened over time whether from playwear or just sitting on his shelf. One can almost see the paw prints that were so well painted, airbrushed on them.
This Dicky seems so Young at Heart and being in his smaller size he’s Quite Adorable and Hard to Find.
New price $1525 see more photos below
