Description
Adorable and in excellent condition this is a vintage Steiff mohair 1959-1967 Revue Susi Cocker Spaniel with its original Steiff button and yellow tag. #3317.03. Jointed at the neck with a swivel head. It also has its original red collar. This one is very, very hard stuffed; not a late version. Size is just over 6 1/2″ tall from top of head straight down to the table. From head to tail along the spine measures 8″ long. There are no bald spots. All mohair intact. Eyes are still clear. Floss stitching is all still good. Red collar with metal buckle is all intact, still all good, not worn down or rotting away. No restitching or repairs that I can see. See all the photos from all angles and in different rooms with different lighting. With those fluffy ears and all intact and original and such a pensive face this is a lovely addition for any antique and vintage Stieff collection.
Confirmation of age and authenticity
AI:
#3317.03 The Steiff article number 3317,03 represents the 17 cm sitting “Revue Susi” Cocker Spaniel produced strictly from 1959 to 1967. Because of this specific production era, her original yellow tag features red script lettering, not block letters. The exact style of her tag and ear button changed over this brief 1959–1967 window, splitting her production into two main design eras: Era 1: 1959 – 1964 The Button: She featured a raised script button made of nickel, or an incised script button where the words “Steiff” were slightly stamped into the flat metal. The Tag: The yellow cloth tag was longer and wrapped around the ear. The article number 3317,03 was printed clearly on the fabric alongside the red script brand name. Era 2: 1965 – 1967 The Button: Steiff transitioned fully to a smaller, lentils-shaped raised script button. The Tag: The yellow ear tag became slightly shorter and more streamlined, but still retained the red script font.
The Steiff “Revue Susi” (Cocker Spaniel) was produced in four sitting sizes (12, 17, 28, and 35 cm) from 1959 to 1977. She features golden-blond mohair, airbrushed eyebrows, large plastic pupil eyes, and a red leather collar with a chest tag reading “Revue Susi”.
