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Pre Schuco? Gerbruder Bing? Antique Felt Bellhop Yes No Monkey Toy, Old & Rare
$ 79.2
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I purchased two such monkeys at an auction of mostly old Steiffs. They were listed as Bing monkey's but when researching on line there were none like it. There were similar listed as Schucos but they did not look as old. Further research into the Schuco company said that Schuco was a former employee of Gerbruder Bing (two brothers that founded a toy company in 1863) and Schuco started his own toy company in the early 20's. There are no labels or tags so I can't be certain of the actual maker.This red bellhop monkey has many hand stiched repairs. He is made of red and black felt with a mohair body, there is a lot of mohair loss. The body appears to be stuffed with straw. I believe the eyes are wood buttons and there are small brown felt ears. The red felt boots are sweet. The legs are slightly jointed. When you move the tail his jointed head turns side to side and up and down thus the name yes no. I have never seen one before so I am not sure what normal working order is, I know he turns his head to one side better than the other, and the up down is not dramatic.
His left arm is half detached, held on by stitching at the shoulder.
I have a feeling that one this old is a rarity.
Please see all photos to judge condition for yourself and ask if you have any questions or need additional pictures.
It is 9" tall