According to gunther pfeiffers steiff sortiment 1947 2003 reference book, this king of the jungle was produced in 10 and 14 cm. At the same time an answer to a frequently asked question. Steiff usa founded in 1880, steiff is the worlds premier manufacturer of highend toys and collectibles. Yes, we are working as well on an update of the steiff sortiment book. For the most up to date information on steiff selling prices, be sure to check several online selling venues such as ruby lane, morphy auctions, and do completed item searches on ebay. Steiff usa official site stuffed animals for children.
All that you need to know about steiff products including classification according to year of production based on trademarks. The column marked pg refers to the steiff sortiment book. Steiff sortiment 1892 1943 steiff reference guide by. Collector steiff values, 2nd ebooks free book library. In brandnew neverused condition, slight scuff on santas left leg on cover. Presenting a hardtofind steiff sortiment 19471995 reference book by gunther pfeiffer, published in 1995.
The steiff sortiment is a most helpful compendium of steiff products from 19471955. Color pictures with occasional blackandwhite pictures. Steiff usa official site stuffed animals for children and. Steiff produced this pointer skittle set in felt from 18921908. The photo is from gunther pfeiffers 1892 1943 steiff sortiment reference book.
Collection of teddy bear reference books, including gunther pfeiffer. Teddy bear values and price guidelines for collectors, reference database of steiff, merrythought,gund,hermann, deans teddy bears, stuffed animals total records. Soul mining with images steiff, vintage teddy bears. The reference book of choice regarding steiff products, the cuddly collectables. It is interesting to note that this exact model is not noted in either the steiff sortiment reference book or steiffs catalogs. The american version had 10 skittles while the european version had 9. Steiff sortiment 19472003 steiff sortiment 19472003 pdf. Steiff, merrythought,gund,hermann, deans reference. Steiff sortiment reference guide 19471999 german only for sale. What do you recommend as a good steiff reference book or other references online, e. You can look up various words via numerous translators on the internet. Highly desirable both as childrens toys and for the avid collector, you can use this book to distinguish for yourself the relative age and likely worth of any sheiff products.
In the meantime, puzzled steiff collectors should look for a copy of steiff sortiment 19471999 by gunther pfeiffer. This price guide is designed to help you identify and value steiff animals. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Here we have what many steiff collectors consider the finest prewar steiff reference book available, gunther pfeifferss 19821943 sortiment book. Each book contains hundreds of fullcolor examples, loads of information, complete descriptions, and collector values.
This steiff book covers steiff products from 1947 1995. Steiff sortiment 1892 1943 by gunther pfeiffer, 9783980471237, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Organized by animal number, this book lists the year of introduction, introductory price, year retired, and todays collector value. In pfeiffers 18921943 sortiment reference book, she is described as mohair plush, gray tabby, sitting, very pretty model, round shape. Steiff reference book in german sortiment 19471995. The beginning of the book lists steiff identification marks including various buttons, chest tags and stock tags. It is interesting to note that this exact model is not noted in either the steiff sortiment reference book or steiff s catalogs. I also read painting the backs of the teddy bear glass eyes was a less expensive production method than using glass eyes that did not need to be painted. This seldom if ever seen steiff studio vulture does not appear in pfeiffers steiff sortiment, collectors goto steiff reference book. Internationally renowned for its exceptional quality, steiff still utilizes traditional materials and proven manufacturing techniques to create its unique and.
This steiff sortiment 19472003 pdf kindle is delivered in simple words. The book has most steiff items made between 1947 us. One of the best books of the year is a book titled steiff sortiment 19472003 pdf download free that gives the reader a good inspiration. We package all books in custom cardboard book boxes for shipment and ship daily with tracking numbers the steiff sortiment is a most helpful compendium of steiff products from 19471995. An absolute must for the steiff collector, including hundreds. This set and assortment is as pictured on page 577 of gunther pfeiffers steiff sortiment 18921943 reference book. Four new treasures from christies upcoming steiff auction. A super reference book reflecting a huge amount of research and cataloging. Aug 02, 2010 according to gunther pfeiffers steiff sortiment 1947 2003 reference book, this king of the jungle was produced in 10 and 14 cm. See more ideas about monkey, monkey business and monkey art.
Both this book and the other steiff sortiment 19471999 are flexiblylined, tightback books, meaning the spine enables the pages to flatten. Over 7000 different articles produced and illustrated in this 480 page hardcover book. Consalvis book, both provide a comprehensive look at steiff s many worldfamous toys, both old and new, but pfeiffers price guides are accurate up. Steiff animals and dolls identification and value guide. However, this guide is useful wherever you see steiff animals whether it is an auction site, some other internet seller, an antiques store, a flea market, or any other place. This skittles assortment appeared in the steiff line from 1902 through 1916 only. Other than that the book is in wonderful vintage condition. Internationally renowned for its exceptional quality, steiff still utilizes traditional materials and proven manufacturing techniques to create its unique and highly prized. Steiff sortiment 1947 2003, brand new, free shipping in the us. This book completes the documentation of more than 100 years of steiff product history which began with the steiff assortment from 1947 onward that was first published in 1995 and has now become the standard work of reference. Cuddly toys for babies cuddly toys babyworld steiff. Steiff, merrythought,gund,hermann, deans reference database. Excellent reference book on earlier steiff products with classification guides, color photos, in german with english translation. You can look up various words via numerous translators on.
Steiff sortiment 19471995 reference book by gunther pfeiffer. Founded in 1880, steiff is the worlds premier manufacturer of highend toys and collectibles. Heavy hardback measuring about 9 and 58 h x 7 w x 1. The pictures of steiff animals dogs in my case are exceptional and great to have for comparison purposes when bidding on items on various websites.
He measures 22 inches tall with a wingspan of at least 24 inches. Book does have a 12 inch slight creasedog ear on the lower back cover as noted in last three pictures. Indeed, steiff is the only luxury toy brand in the marketplace today. Steiff sortiment 1947 2003 oxfam gb oxfams online shop. According to the steiff sortiment, glass eyes were not standard until the 1920s.
Reference database for barbie, madame alexander and steiff. This makes it easy for the reader to know the meaning of the contents steiff sortiment 19472003 epub. Steiff sortiment 19471995 reference book by gunther. Steiffsortiment 19472003 steiff assortment 19472003. It is interesting to note, like several of the smaller, more elegant steiff items at the turn of last century, this lion was available with or without a velvet pillow pincushion. I will say that i used this book for a reference and found it relatively easy to use, even without knowingany german. The hard cover book is over 700 pages and includes photographs, descriptions, sizes, and production times of items made by steiff from 19472003.
We catalog them with name, years, size, estimated high and low values, what they are made of, eye type, eye color, hair color, hair type and other information we can find. Lot detail steiff prebutton era nine pin pointer skittle set. It is beneficial if you are either a steiff collector or seller. Com is a reference database of madame alexander dolls alexander doll company, barbie mattel and steiff. Books go search your store deals store gift cards sell help. The books are quite large, somewhat expensive, and hard to find. A catalogue raisonne reference book containing 480 pages of full color pictures and descriptions of every single steiff produced from 19471995.
Wonderful musthave reference which has the most obscure, rare, and unusual steiffs all in one book. The values provided are for animals in a similar condition to the one shown in the photo. This series is considered to be the standard reference among collectors of teddy bears and steiff collectibles. Because none of the pins have steiff id and do not appear ever to have had any, they were most likely made in the c. Apr 27, 2011 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Over 500 photos are included in this first series with hundreds of bears and animals from 19031980. This second edition features all disney steiff teddy bears and animals 19881995. But, because it is impolite to ask anyone directly about their age, steiffgals detective work suggests that she was made in the 19291934 time frame. Here we have what many steiff collectors consider the finest postwar steiff reference book available, gunther pfeifferss 19472003 sortiment book. Mohair, excelsior stuffed head, faint remnants of a tag on one arm that may read made in us zone germany its pretty frayed but i can make out a few words. The pages are clean, crisp, unmarked and uncreased. Steiff sortiment 19471995, steiff collector book, steiff collector gift, steiff animals. I would assume the earliest glass blown eye backs were not painted but i can not be positive about this. The gold standard steiff reference books are called the steiff sortiment books and they were authored by gunther pfeiffer.