Snips and Snails And Puppy Dog Tails - Steiff Style!
Oh boy! Look what we have here... a delightful dolly inquiry from far away! Check out this note from a new friend about her lovely little fellow. Just who could he be? Adriana writes..."I mail you from...
View ArticleVectis Auctions' Upcoming January 2019 Doll & Teddy Bear Sale To Offer Lots...
Temptations, temptations... as Steiff collectors, we all are excited to learn about interesting sales and opportunities on the horizon. So Steiffgal was delighted to hear from her colleague Joanne...
View ArticleHorsing Around With This Charming Mare Pair
Are you ready for another Steiff mane event? Well, this one's twice as nice, as it features a pair of ponies! Check out this note from Steiff superfan Tom about his wife's childhood friends. He...
View ArticleAnd The Blue Ribbon For The Most Unusual Steiff Bully the Bulldog Goes To...
Are you looking for blues clues about a most unusual Steiff treasure? Then check out this fabulous - and fabulously rare - example of Steiff's beloved prewar Bully the Bulldog. There's no doubt he'd be...
View ArticleGetting A Leg Up On This Midcentury Steiff Mystery!
This inquiry from a new friend is simply ele-phantastic! Kati has something very special in her collection, but one that so far has defied identification. Â Let's take a look at her note and use our...
View ArticleHungry For More Information On This Carrot Toting Steiff Rabbit
Please lend your ears to this 14 carrot gold inquiry! Rabbits are among the most popular Steiff designs, and have been since the company started producing them in the late 19th century. Their ties to...
View ArticleHaving A Ball With This Charming and Early Steiff Woolen Miniature Rooster
Top of the 'morning to you! A rooster's call welcomes the new day. And this little rooster under discussion here is certain to MAKE your day! Check out this happy pre-war handful and see what makes him...
View ArticleTaking A Leap Of Faith On This Teeny Tiny Steiff Rabbit
Ok, here's a puzzler for you. How can something so small be such a huge mystery? Well, check out this bitty Steiff bunny pictured here on the left. Do you recognize her? Her origins and purpose are not...
View ArticlePrettier Than A Picture!
Picture the next great Steiff mystery! It might involve an unusual shape, size, or color of one of the company's beloved antique rarities. Or, it just might be about... a photograph. Check out this...
View ArticleIt's Sofa, So Good When It Comes To Steiff's Unusual Prewar Couch Animals
Steiffgal promises today's blog will be as laid back as possible. That's because we're going to put our feet up and look at a very cool Steiff rabbit who would want it no other way. Check out this...
View ArticleJust Who Is This Cunning Little Vixen?
It's easier to solve a mystery when you have material evidence at hand. And such is the case with today's Steiff conundrum. Check out this sweet, albeit sly, little gal. She's clearly a fox made by...
View ArticleGetting All Dolled Up Over This Pretty Steiff Kitty
It's not often that you come across something that is the best of all worlds. But such is the case with this week's special My Steifflife blog visitor! Check out this simply adorable - and remarkable -...
View ArticleThis Petite Steiff Pachyderm Is Simply Unforgettable!
How can something so small be absolutely jumbo at the same time? Well, that's a riddle most Steiff collectors have no trouble answering. The very first "plaything" Margarete Steiff produced - albeit by...
View ArticleCheck Out This Fez-tive Steiff Rarity!
Have you ever felt really good about a Steiff purchase? Well, Steiffgal recently has - in  more ways than one! Check out this marvelous, and marvelously dressed, Steiff monkey on wheels. There's no...
View ArticleAll Smiles Over This Latest Steiff Teddy Baby Find!
Baby love! It's no secret that Steiff's wonderful prewar Teddy Baby bears and their novelties really float Steiffgal's boat. Like many Steiff enthusiasts, she simply cannot resist these dear cubs and...
View ArticleRolling Along With This Marvelous Miniature Steiff Donkey On Wheels
It's easy to be young at heart, even if you are not technically "young." And Steiff collectors have a knack for being youthful, as these beautiful toys make everyone feel like a kid again! This week we...
View ArticleCare To Feather Your Nest With This Steiff Woolen Miniature Parrot?
Bird's the word with this next great Steiff find!Literally! This perky little parrot is really the best of all words, and was produced during the heyday period for Steiff woolen miniature pets. Let's...
View ArticleHans-Down, This Is One Amazing Antique Steiff Doll
Well hello, handsome! Country life certainly agrees with you. Today's special guest is a delightful example of Steiff's extraordinary, first quarter of the 20th century cloth doll production. Please...
View ArticleOverall, A Most Delightful And Unusual Steiff Rabbit Doll!
Hop to it and check out this delightful Steiff rabbit doll with a somewhat mysterious origin. Steiffgal saw this charming fun-bun for sale on an online auction, and was lucky enough to win her (or him,...
View ArticleThis Antique Steiff French Soldier Doll Is Five Stars All The Way!
It's safe to say that this week's topic will have uniform appeal! Check out this absolutely handsome Steiff doll that recently marched into Steiffgal's collection. He was an attic find and listed on...
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