Steel sheet, polychrome painted, rubber
Steiff, Giengen an der Brenz, Germany (est. 1880) – German Toys manufactory, 1930s
Radiator with ‚Steiff‘ logo, the rear with model inscription ‚Sportmobil‘, as well as an illegible license plate
Rectangular body on four metal disc wheels with solid rubber tires, fenders, hinged driver door, license plate, seat, steering wheel, brake and pedal mechanism
Lacquered in red and white
Dimensions: 47.5 x 51 x 98 cm

Condition:

The pedal car is in age-related condition with usual signs of age and wear. The original varnishing shows some stronger abrasions, scratches and small rust areas in places. The fenders, especially in the front area, as well as the license plate are stronger bent and dented. The windscreen, the headlights, the horn, the direction finder and the pedal casing are missing .

Steiff (est. 1880)

The story of Steiff starts in Germany, where Margarete Steiff (1847-1909) began sewing little textile elephants with a filling that were supposed to be used as pin cushions. This was in 1879. These elephants turned out to be a favorite toy amongst many children and so Margarete started adding other little textile animals to her production. Her motto now was: „Only the best is good enough for children“. The teddy bear that we now know has been created by Margarete’s nephew, Richard Steiff (1877-1939) in 1902, who admired bears and spent hours sketching the animals in the nearby zoo. They presented the bear 1904 at the World Exhibition in St. Louis and sold it so successfully that they won the fair’s Golden Medal. Ever since the company is one of the most successful and well-known manufacturers of teddy bears and plush toys worldwide. (ala)

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