A STEIFF SEATED BUTCH THE COVER DOG, (3330,2), black and white mohair, brown, black and white glass eyes, black stitching, swivel head, red collar, squeaker, script button with yellow cloth tag with handwritten number and chest tag, 1958 --12¼in. (31cm.) high (slightly faded)

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Price Realized

£2,125 (Set Currency)
($3,364)

Estimate

£500 - £800
($797 - $1,275)

Sale Information

Sale 5035 —
Steiff: An Important Private Collection
13 October 2010
London, South Kensington
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Lot Description

A STEIFF SEATED BUTCH THE COVER DOG, (3330,2), black and white mohair, brown, black and white glass eyes, black stitching, swivel head, red collar, squeaker, script button with yellow cloth tag with handwritten number and chest tag, 1958 --12¼in. (31cm.) high (slightly faded)

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Lot Notes

Butch is not listed in the Sortiment seated or in this size. As the yellow cloth label is handwritten, this was probably a special display piece. He was made as a promotion for the Saturday Evening Post, after a drawing by Albert Staehle.