Vintage Schuco large mouse

Description

This adorable Schuco mouse came from a collector in Germany many years ago.  He explained that the German equivalent to our Halloween is a celebration called "Fasching"....and that this mouse and other animals were produced by Schuco as decorations for their Fasching celebration.  The mouse is the hardest one to come by.  "Mouse" is about 11" tall, and is covered with a short plush material.  His body is straw stuffed.  His whiskers are original, as are his eyes.  I am assuming he has a rod inside from shoulder to shoulder because when one arm is lifted, the other arm raises as well.  His head and legs are not jointed.  His tail has a little crimp in it.  I think this happened when he was shipped from Germany.  He is from the early 60's.  He has a few little stains on his arms.  Please see all of my pictures.  He is a rare Schuco that doesn't come up for sale often.  Thanks for looking!!