A Pair of Vintage Steiff Stuffed Lions

Steiff, Germany

Circa 1900 | Wool

Like the Velveteen Rabbit, both these lions have been loved enough to have much of the mane fur rubbed off. Outside of that, they are in reasonable condition. It’s interesting to note that on the larger lion the mane is mostly worn off on its left side. On the smaller lion the mane is worn down more on its right side. I imagine that this is a result of how they were carried around and held, perhaps tight up against the side or chest of the child. The smaller lion still has his tail and both ears as well as its two toned, glass eyes. The larger lion is missing its tail and ears but has its single tone brown glass (?) eyes. They make a wonderful pair, complimenting each other in form, materials and patina/use.

Price
$2400 for the pair
Dimensions Both 10 1/2" long (due to the tail on the smaller lion)
Condition Fair
Provenance Larry Frank Collection, Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico
Pair of vintage Steiff stuffed lions, circa 1900 (?)
Larger lion with mane mostly worn off
Larger lion, mane much in tact
Larger lion
Larger lion
Larger lion
Larger lion
Larger lion
Smaller lion
Smaller lion with worn mane on this side
Smaller lion
Smaller lion
Smaller lion
Smaller lion
Smaller lion
Smaller lion