Steiff - Plush animal Szeiff Airedale terrier (button in ear) - 1920-1930 - Germany
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Steiff Szeiff Airedale Terrier, mohair, 22 cm tall and 18 cm wide, produced in Germany in 1920–1930, in reasonable condition with the script button in the ear.
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Description from the seller
A rare opportunity for serious Steiff collectors.
For sale is an authentic early Steiff Airedale Terrier, produced exclusively between 1930 and 1935. This model is one of the rarest early terrier variations ever made by Steiff, and it very seldom appears on the market with its original identification.
Still attached to the ear is the iconic and highly sought-after Steiff “script button” (1906–1936) — the handwritten-style Steiff logo used during the pre-war era. This button type is considered one of the most desirable museum-level identifiers in the entire history of Steiff production.
This exquisite piece retains all characteristic elements of early 20th-century Steiff craftsmanship:
original curled mohair fur
classic hard-stuffed body
authentic glass eyes
hand-embroidered nose and mouth
original period leather collar
the 22 cm size matching the 1322,0 catalog designation from the early 1930s
These features collectively confirm the dog as a genuine pre-war Steiff artefact.
Historical Significance – a 90+ year old Steiff rarity
This figure is not merely a toy but a preserved piece of Steiff history from the company’s most collectible era: the creative period between the two World Wars. Very few examples have survived in original condition, especially with the early script button still attached.
Condition (Premium Collector Standard)
The piece remains structurally sound with its original materials and construction intact.
The mohair wear, visible fabric on the muzzle, and the patinated script button are all consistent with — and authentic to — a Steiff item that is over 90 years old.
The dog retains its original silhouette and charm, with strong stitching and stable shaping.
This is an honest, untouched example — exactly the type preferred by advanced collectors of pre-war Steiff animals.
Summary for Premium Collectors
An exceptional and highly desirable pre-war Steiff Airedale Terrier (1322,0), produced 1930–1935, with the rare original script button still in place.
A genuine museum-quality piece and an extraordinary addition to any advanced Steiff collection.
Opportunities to acquire such an early, documented example are extremely scarce.
A rare opportunity for serious Steiff collectors.
For sale is an authentic early Steiff Airedale Terrier, produced exclusively between 1930 and 1935. This model is one of the rarest early terrier variations ever made by Steiff, and it very seldom appears on the market with its original identification.
Still attached to the ear is the iconic and highly sought-after Steiff “script button” (1906–1936) — the handwritten-style Steiff logo used during the pre-war era. This button type is considered one of the most desirable museum-level identifiers in the entire history of Steiff production.
This exquisite piece retains all characteristic elements of early 20th-century Steiff craftsmanship:
original curled mohair fur
classic hard-stuffed body
authentic glass eyes
hand-embroidered nose and mouth
original period leather collar
the 22 cm size matching the 1322,0 catalog designation from the early 1930s
These features collectively confirm the dog as a genuine pre-war Steiff artefact.
Historical Significance – a 90+ year old Steiff rarity
This figure is not merely a toy but a preserved piece of Steiff history from the company’s most collectible era: the creative period between the two World Wars. Very few examples have survived in original condition, especially with the early script button still attached.
Condition (Premium Collector Standard)
The piece remains structurally sound with its original materials and construction intact.
The mohair wear, visible fabric on the muzzle, and the patinated script button are all consistent with — and authentic to — a Steiff item that is over 90 years old.
The dog retains its original silhouette and charm, with strong stitching and stable shaping.
This is an honest, untouched example — exactly the type preferred by advanced collectors of pre-war Steiff animals.
Summary for Premium Collectors
An exceptional and highly desirable pre-war Steiff Airedale Terrier (1322,0), produced 1930–1935, with the rare original script button still in place.
A genuine museum-quality piece and an extraordinary addition to any advanced Steiff collection.
Opportunities to acquire such an early, documented example are extremely scarce.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Steiff
Model/ Name
Szeiff Airedale terrier (button in ear)
Period
1920-1930
Country of Origin
Germany
Condition
Reasonable
Packaging
Without original box
Material
Mohair
Width
18 cm
Height
22 cm
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