Steiff Mecki and Micki Hedgehog Figures
This lot comprises a pair of Steiff hedgehog figures, one dressed as Mecki and the other as Micki. Both are labelled with Steiff tags bearing their respective names, identifying them as companion characters in the Steiff range.
The male figure, Mecki, wears a brown felt waistcoat with wooden-style buttons over a red and white gingham shirt, with grey trousers finished with a cord tie and coloured patches on the knees. The female figure, Micki, wears a blue checked top with dark buttons, a red chequered skirt and a cream apron, with a white scarf tied at the neck. Both have moulded, smiling faces with painted features and short, bristly fur along the head and back, and both stand on dark, felt-style feet.
Condition and Collector Interest
The figures show general signs of age and handling. The shoes and feet of both figures display visible soiling and wear, and the fabric clothing appears to have been well used. The Steiff labels are present on both figures, which supports their identification and originality.
Figures of this kind are popular with collectors of Steiff and vintage soft toys, particularly as a matched pair of the Mecki and Micki characters. Buyers interested in character toys, nostalgic European toy makers or displayable vintage pairs may find this lot appealing.