Lot Essay
'Tige' was the creation of cartoonist R.F. Outcault, and an established companion of 'Buster Brown'.
Details
A Steiff 'Tige' Boston Bull-terrier
with dark cinnamon mohair with cream mohair bib and front paws, black boot button eyes, black stitched nose, mouth and claws, brown felt lined ears, swivel head, jointed limbs and button in ear, wearing original leather muzzle --10in. (25.5cm.) tall, circa 1912 (worn area to left side of neck, very slight loss of colour)
See Colour Plate 4
with dark cinnamon mohair with cream mohair bib and front paws, black boot button eyes, black stitched nose, mouth and claws, brown felt lined ears, swivel head, jointed limbs and button in ear, wearing original leather muzzle --10in. (25.5cm.) tall, circa 1912 (worn area to left side of neck, very slight loss of colour)
See Colour Plate 4