Lot 456
456
A rare Steiff 'Caesar'

Details
A rare Steiff 'Caesar'
with long white mohair, grey mohair ears and eye brows, brown and black glass eyes, black stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivel head, jointed limbs, original leather collar and metal tag stamped E.VII 1910 STEIFF CAESAR, and button in ear with remains of white label --9in. (23cm.) long, circa 1912 (small wear and matting to mohair); and a golden plush covered bull dog --12in. (30.5cm.) long, 1930s (worn)

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Literature
Button In Ear, Jurgen & Marianne Cieslik, page 85
Further details
'Caesar', a Pinscher, was the favourite dog of King Edward VII. He is remembered by many following his Master's funeral procession, unleashed.
King Edward VII's Pinscher 'Caesar', and this breed was especially well sold as a plush toy between 1910 and 1920, not only by Steiff but also by other toy manufacturers.

Lot Essay

'Caesar', a Pinscher, was the favourite dog of King Edward VII. He is remembered by many following his Master's funeral procession, unleashed.
King Edward VII's Pinscher 'Caesar', and this breed was especially well sold as a plush toy between 1910 and 1920, not only by Steiff but also by other toy manufacturers.

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