Rare Vintage Steiff 1950 ' Ride On Grissy Donkey Ideal For Nursery
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:22096845 | Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany |
| Status: Retired | Age: Vintage |
| Brand: Steiff | Material: Dralon |
Vintage Steiff ride on Grissy the donkey solid, stuffed toy. Adorable Steiff donkey which is mounted on a metal frame with wheels (all original). Surprisingly, when taking into account the age, the condition is very good! Only the tail has a small rip (could be stitched), the ears are a bit floppy (originally had wire inserts which have perished) and there's some hair loss to his mane. He's been well looked after and is in fine fettle.
All of the features are intact and the material... (dralon) is in good condition, with no major bald spots or heavy wear. Complete with a handle on the top to facilitate riding. He's superbly made with a typical Steiff look - full of character. This would make a great piece to display in a nursery and has the added bonus of being very solid, so can be ridden.
Despite its age, there are no smells or anything to prevent it being displayed. The frame and wheels are original and show some use to the surface, so you might want to give them a coat of paint, although I would personally leave it original, as it's still very presentable. It may benefit from a gentle, hand wash on the light areas and, with it being dralon, he can be washed. I always wanted to make a riding seat from checked fabric, but never got around to it. The size is around L66cm x W35cm x H60cm. Great for a collection!
All of the features are intact and the material... (dralon) is in good condition, with no major bald spots or heavy wear. Complete with a handle on the top to facilitate riding. He's superbly made with a typical Steiff look - full of character. This would make a great piece to display in a nursery and has the added bonus of being very solid, so can be ridden.
Despite its age, there are no smells or anything to prevent it being displayed. The frame and wheels are original and show some use to the surface, so you might want to give them a coat of paint, although I would personally leave it original, as it's still very presentable. It may benefit from a gentle, hand wash on the light areas and, with it being dralon, he can be washed. I always wanted to make a riding seat from checked fabric, but never got around to it. The size is around L66cm x W35cm x H60cm. Great for a collection!
