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Picturing A Perfect Steiff Arrival
It goes without saying that Steiff is first class in every way. That includes the company's remarkable and very lifelike displays from the first quarter of the 20th century. Check out this beautifully...
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Purr-haps You Recognize This Unusual Steiff Cat ?
Guess who just walked in on little cat's feet? This charming Steiff kitten! Do you recognize her classic design? She's from a very interesting production era at Steiff. Let's take a closer look at this...
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This Mystery is More Fun Than A Barrel Full Of (Steiff) Monkeys!
Steiffgal goes bananas over interesting Steiff mysteries!So she was delighted to receive an inquiry from a dear friend who asks about a new chimp-champ he recently welcomed into his hug. Would it be...
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Things Are Spot on With This Delightful Pre-War Steiff Giraffe!
Steiffgal's gonna stick her neck out here and say that you will undoubtedly develop a plush-crush on this week's blog friend. She bought him based on a photo from a sale in Europe, as something about...
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This Bitty Steiff Adventure Promises To Be A Boatload of Fun!
Anchors aweigh! It's time for a little road trip with one of the biggest troublemakers of all - Bitty Bub! This weekend, Cambridge, Massachusetts hosted the 53rd annual Head of the Charles Regatta....
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Feeling Bullish Over This Fantastic and Early Steiff Comic Strip Dog
It's no laughing matter when it comes to Steiff's early cartoon-based creations! And this one is a canine comic legend. After many years of searching, Steiffgal finally welcomed this blue-ribbon...
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Age Is Just A Number When It Comes To Steiff's Delightful Prewar Teddy Bears
You've certainly heard the expression, "What a difference a day makes." Well, with Steiff, design changes over time took a little longer than that for the most part. But pre-war, these changes did...
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Is This Cheerful-Earful Rabbit Made By Steiff?
Be a honey-bunny check out this vintage mohair rabbit mystery! Steiffgal recently heard from a new friend over email about a few vintage toys she had just added to her hug. One of them, a striking dark...
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Steiff Dreams Do Come True!
Look what I got! All collectors know that fabulous feeling when something from their Steiff wish list finally makes it into their hugs for real! Check out this note from a new friend from Europe who...
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Boys To Men: Three Awesome And Extraordinarily Rare Steiff eBay Finds
Rare beyond compare! That was Steiffgal's thought when looking back at a few really captivating and recent sales on eBay. Shopping on this platform is like going to a giant antique mall or store - you...
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Ready Oar Not, Check Out This Amazing Steiff Rowing Frog!
This week's fantastic Steiff find has Steiffgal jumping for joy! And you probably will be too, after learning about this amazing amphibian. Steiffgal heard about this extremely early and rare Steiff...
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This Late 1920's-Era Deer Is A "Reh" Of Sunshine Indeed!
Oh deer! What do we have here? Steiffgal recently had the pleasure of handling a lovely vintage Steiff fawn with the most charming expression and presentation. Check out this fantastic field and forest...
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Reminiscing About Christmas, Steiff Style!
There's no place like home for the holidays - no matter where home may be at the moment! Steiff has always helped to make our annual wintertime celebrations even more special, by finding its way in to...
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Welcoming 2018 With These Once In A Blue Moon Steiff Rarities
You've probably heard the expression, "once in a blue moon." This phrase is meant to indicate that something happens extremely infrequently, and specifically refers to periods when two full moons occur...
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This Latest Steiff Find Is The Cat's Meow
Sometimes, the best things in life tiptoe in on little cat's feet. And such is the case with this week's happy find! Steiffgal popped into an antique show while traveling recently. There were many...
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This Charming Antique Steiff Doll Is Dressed For Success
Well, that was a clothes call! Steiffgal saw a wonderful antique Steiff doll in a really eye-catching outfit listed online, but the seller would not ship to the United States. After a little back and...
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This Steiff Honey Bear Is Certain To Sweeten Your Day!
How sweet it is to find a really unusual Steiff treasure? Especially one you've only viewed in photos or read about. So check out this amazing Honey Bear Steiffgal recently had the pleasure of...
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Getting All Ruffed Up Over This Steiff Studio English Bulldog
Dog-gonnit! It's safe to say you're barking up the wrong tree if you feel you've seen everything ever made by Steiff! A reader shared this supersized, smiling rarity and asked about his background and...
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A Steiff Lesson In Love!
Talk about a class act! In addition to collecting interesting Steiff dolls, Teddy bears, and animals, Steiffgal also has a warm place in her heart for vintage Steiff ephemera - old catalogs,...
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Spinning A Yarn Over This Unusual Steiff Woolen Miniature Teddy Bear
Are you ready for yet(i) another Steiff treasure? This one is so unusual that its hard to believe it was really made by Steiff - but it was, and at a really challenging time in history. Take a look at...
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