Wishing You a Spectacular Seaside Steiff New Year!
Steiffgal hopes your New Year's holiday was peachy-keen. Or even better, beachy-keen! For collectors in the Northern hemisphere, we are entering the coldest and darkest part of the year. So how about...
View ArticleLooking To Become A Steiff Road Warrior?
Wanna get away? That was a popular advertising line from a big airline here in the US a few years back. And it certainly rings a bell right now as many of us are facing freezing temperatures, ice, and...
View ArticleCrazy Like A Fox Over This Early Postwar Steiff Find!
Are you crazy like a fox? Hey, there's nothing wrong with that, if your nuttiness is all about Steiff! Steiffgal definitely fits that description - perhaps you do as well?! Some of Steiffgal's...
View Article"Lots" Of Outstanding Steiff Treasures Up For Sale At The Upcoming Steiff...
February unquestionably is a short, dark, and cold month. But a number of fantastic auctions starting mid-month should really heat things up for collectors. Over the next few weeks, Steiffgal will...
View ArticleOld And New Steiff Treasures On Offer At The Upcoming Morphy Auctions'...
It's the most wonderful time to be a Steiff collector - especially if you are looking to add rare and wonderful treats to your growing Steiff hug. Auction season is truly upon us all! Last week...
View ArticleFun Finds And Unusual Rarities At The Upcoming March 2016 Teddy Dorado Auction!
Continuing on with our focus on upcoming Steiff sales events, Steiffgal is thrilled to present the Steiff community with highlights from the upcoming Teddy Dorado auction. This can't miss event will...
View ArticleIs This The Steiff Spring Hare-binger We've All Been Waiting For?
Are you looking for a "hare-binger" that a welcome change of season is slowly on its way? Steiffgal certainly is! As such, she couldn't be more delighted to receive this inquiry about one of spring's...
View ArticleThis Great Vintage Steiff Doll Has Heel-Appeal!
Ok team, its time to get to work! So check out this note from a new friend who is asking about an older Steiff doll that appears to take his job quite seriously. Cherie writes,"Hi Steiffgal, Mom has...
View ArticleIt's All In The Family With This Turn Of Last Century Dutch Doll
What makes an heirloom Steiff treasure even more extraordinary? When it has been been cherished by three generations of the same family, and its provenance helps connect it with the past and the...
View ArticleHopping Towards Easter With These Great Vintage Steiff Rabbits
Who's got a spring in their step? The Easter bunny, of course! And he's about to be called into action in a very big way on Sunday! Steiff and Easter go hand in hand as the company has made so many...
View ArticleWishing Steiff Collectors Around The World A Very Hoppy Easter!
In the mood for a handful of Easter cheer? Then this petite post on a small scale Steiff rabbit should do the trick! There is something so endearing, and so precious, about Steiff's teeny, tiny...
View ArticlePaws And Take A Look At These Unusual Black And White Steiff Cocker Spaniels
Sometimes things are just easier in black and white. For example, the calendar says its April, but it's snowing outside here today around these parts. So is it winter or spring? There is no...
View ArticleClowning Around With This Distinctive Steiff Pressed Felt Faced Puppet
Steiffgal's not clowning around when she says she's over the moon excited about her latest Steiff acquisition. Just this week, she welcomed a delightful and most unusual Steiff clown puppet into her...
View ArticleFeather Your Nest With This Adorable And Extremely Early Steiff Woolen...
When is a "spring chicken" not really one at all? Steiffgal would be shocked if you could answer this silly riddle! In this case, she is referring to a recent Steiff find she made in April - which is...
View ArticleThis Regal Steiff Beagle Certainly Lives Up To His Name!
Hot dog! Most readers are familiar with Steiff's beloved "Biggie" Beagle model. Here's an example of this fan favorite that really merits the name. Check out this life-sized Steiff Beagle and see what...
View ArticleSteiffgal's Quite Keen On This Steiff-Man Named Green!
Ever felt like running away and joining the circus? Well, this inquiry from a new friend in Europe about a fantastic Steiff entertainer may just have you packing your bags! Check out Åslaug's great...
View ArticleIt's A Family Affair When It Comes To Steiff's Classic Pre-War Canines!
For many lucky collectors, Steiff is truly a family affair when parents, siblings, and other relatives also participate in the "button-in-ear" fun! Steiffgal "inherited" her love of Steiff, as well as...
View ArticleBegging For More Information On This Remarkable Steiff Bonzo With All IDs!
Here's one "bucket list" Steiff item most enthusiasts would get on their hands and knees to add to their collection! Check out this truly remarkable velvet begging Bonzo dog from 1927 - with all IDs!...
View ArticleSteiff Studio Birds of a Feather Flock Together At Morphy Auctions' June...
Care to feather your nest with Steiff's fantastic birds? Then Steiffgal's got a hot tip for you! There is a totally amazing selection of Steiff birds - including incredibly rare Studio examples -...
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