Description: Steiff MINKA Grey Cat 10" Blue Ribbon & Tags Very Good! Adorable!As the second oldest toy company still operating, Steiff has had a very influential role in how the world plays. Margarete Steiff designed her first soft-filled fabric toy animal, an elephant made of felt, and began the family business. Margarete's nephew Richard Steiff studied art in Stuttgart and brought a heightened sense of realism to Steiff designs. In 1902, Steiff created the 55PB, a mohair plush bear that is the basis for the modern Teddy Bear we know today.In 1902, Clifford Berryman, a well-know cartoonist for the Washington Post, made popular a caricature little bear with American president Theodore Roosevelt: thus, the "Teddy" bear was born. Children and adults have made the Teddy bear an iconic toy, universally loved and adored. Over the years, Steiff's focus on delighting children with realistic soft animals brought them fame around the world. Their innovations in airbrushing, choice materials and manufacturing have created toys that are prized everywhere.Steiff continues to create outstanding Teddy bears and a wide variety of animal friends at their factory in the small town of Giengen, Germany. More than 140 years since she founded her company, Margarete Steiff's commitment to quality and excellence still guides the company. Their creations have brought joy to generations around the world.*********************************************************************************************************************These are photos of the actual models you will receive, so look closely at all of them to make up your own mind about condition. Most items that I sell are used or pre-owned. I am not normally the first owner of these items. I do not smoke, but can't guarantee the previous owners didn't. If I can see any obvious problems or missing parts, I will include close-up photos. Paypal payment is due within three days of auction end. If no payment has been received, or if I have not otherwise heard from you by the fourth day, I will file a Non-Paying Bidder claim with eBay. Shipping Priority with tracking. YES, I am happy to combine shipping and you may also do local pick up! But many of these dolls include their original shipper box so it won't usually save money to combine dolls in their shipper boxes. Sometimes Ebay has a glitch in the calculated shipping charges - you can be sure that I will refund your overpayment on actual charges if it exceeds $3.00!
Price: 47 USD
Location: Brookport, Illinois
End Time: 2025-02-01T15:54:32.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Steiff
Vintage: Yes
