Steiff
Grissy Donkey Stuffed Animal Vintage Burro German No Button No Tag Open Mouth
Please view all photos and
read entire write-up to become familiar with the item being sold in its present
“said” and “pictured” condition. As previously mentioned: Mr. Donkey is
missing both his Steiff button and original tag. He is being offered in
pre-owned loved, aged and slightly imperfect natural condition. He does support
a tear on his side-view photos.
PLEASE NOTE: HE DOES
SUPPORT A TEAR ON HIS SIDE-PLEASE VIEW PHOTOS!
I truly adore the fact the
Steiff creators included the gifted blessing from above across his back.
It was said God with his wave
of grace presented the donkey an everlasting sign of the cross centered on his
back for carrying the Holy Mother across her treacherous trek to Jerusalem. No
other animal carryings the visual signs from above.
Speaking of childhood
filled with stuffed animal and burro love, this sweet German Steiff made Grissy
also was an important part of a cherished childhood.
Many long years ago a sweet
German Fraulein feel in love with a gorgeous strong American solider. One
who marched through her village to secure its inhabitants and structures from
the devastating ravishes of war and the horrific atrocities of the flag with
the black spider like form against the background of blood red.
Fate and faith
stepped in and became a mantra of true love, penned to the pages of a
diary of life.
Since those turbulent
times, this special girl had become a wife: Mother Grandmother and now
Great-Grandmother. In the natural span of time she had focused on trying to
replace pieces of her childhood with the gathering of Steiff animals from her
Mother land. She escaped with a few from childhood whereas the rest she was
gifted when her own children were born.
Dear sweet Mr. Donkey is a
prized possession of the great transatlantic love story.
As previously mentioned:
Mr. Donkey is missing both his Steiff button and original tag. He is being
offered in pre-owned loved, aged and slightly imperfect natural condition.
PLEASE NOTE: HE DOES
SUPPORT A TEAR ON HIS SIDE-PLEASE VIEW PHOTOS!
He appears to have the
above mention tear and does need a good brushing to bring him back to his
glory. Standing a commanding Doneky height of almost 10-1/2 inches to the tip
top of his pink clad ears with a measurement of 9” to the top of his head. One can see by close inspection where the
Stiff ID button was attached at one time.
As previously mentioned
this donkey is being offered in pre-owned aged condition. I do believe him to
be of the 1960’s issue, however I have nothing to substantiate my overview.
I can’t get over the purely
burro stare, and facial expression- a virtue only Stiff is able to capture to
form. His black glass eyes look real.
My heart is torn to rid my
collection of this Stiff, he is as incredible as his story.
If utmost perfection is
your forte this is not the collectible for you. He has not lived the
privileged life of being placed in a glass cabinet all of his life, he came
from Deutschland.
Own a piece of the past
with the purchase of this Stieff. I will be listing the rest of the cherished
Stieff animals over the span of the next few weeks, so please keep your eye
open.
SHIPPING
This burro/donkey will
leave my home with a packaged shipping weight of 2 pounds.
EXTRA
PRAYERS ARE NEEDED FOR OUR TROOPS AND MILITARY FAMILIES (and Veterans) IN THIS
GREAT TIME OF NEED AND PERSONAL SACRIFICE.
MY SOLDIER SONS: BEING THE LOYAL AND PROUD SOLDIER WITH HIS FAMILY
BEING LEFT BEHIND. A SACRIFICE LIKE NO OTHER FOR A LOVING HUSBAND!
***DEPLOYED TO THE SANDBOX: BATTLING THE UNREST AND
130+ DEGREE HEAT: IN FULL BODY ARMOR DEFENDING YOUR FREEDOM!*** His own body
weight being that of 140, with 70 pounds of survival gear-each and every day a
challenge!
GO ARMY~
MARINES~ AIR FORCE~ NAVY AND COAST GUARD.
DO NOT BE
INTIMIDATED BY THE SUBSTANTIAL STARTING PRICE. EBAY HAS CHANGED THEIR FORMAT
MAKING IT TOO EXPENSIVE TO PUT RESERVES ON ITEMS.
Going
without a reserve allows me to pass on the savings to you the buyer. A win-win
situation.
PLEASE DO NOT SEND THE INVOICE IF YOU ARE THE
WINNING BIDDER: THAT IS MY JOB. Thank-you.
Due to the recent sky rocking postal rates,
please investigate the shipping charge before placing the winning bid. The
price for shipping can be substantial
TERMS: THINGS YOU
NEED TO KNOW.
PLEASE NOTE: This
item is being offered and sold in “used as is” said condition.
AS IS means: what you
see in the photos! NOT what you think you might see, or hope is there-but
rather what is visually represented.
I do my personal best
to provide a visual description in its entirety: of the item being offered for
auction.
I highly encourage:
if perfection is your forte, you might be more content (and comfortable) with
going to an Antique store or Flea Market to make you selection. If your desire
(and understanding) is to own and appreciate used -then this is the auction of
choice for you.
Items being presented
are in the spirit and format of used auction or Estate or Garage Sale finds.
PLEASE REMEMBER: that old vintage and antique items are known and expected to
have age and use behind them. This is the true nature of: vintage used.
If the item is in
RARE Excellent condition, my write-up will state that status. My personal perception may differ from yours.
That does not mean that the item is misrepresented, it means that each and
everyone has their own level of perception of an item and its acceptable
quality.
Sight unseen is: like
having a distant relative picking out clothes for you that they think you might
like!
PLEASE EMAIL ME WITH
ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS.
I cannot (and will
not) be held responsible for any item once it leaves my home, if not insured.
Placing a bid on this
item means you have read (and understand) and accept and acknowledge all of the
terms and conditions of this sale.
If you have a
question or doubt -the time is now to ask.
RETURNS OR REFUNDS:
ARE NOT ENCOURAGED!!!
THANK-YOU: FOR YOUR
VALUABLE TIME.
THINGS I WOULD LIKE
YOU TO KNOW
Painfully witnessing both my Rescued Pekingese’s
battling and succumbing to afflictions which plagued and ravished their bodies:
from the neglect and abuse at the hands of humans.
I have decided through my traumatic journey of
grief over the loss of both dogs to continue my voyage of dedication and
purpose: with my unrelenting commitment to rescued hearts in the vast and
reprehensible world of neglected and abused dogs.
In my soul searching (and the guidance of the
Lords hands) I have been introduced to the world of a Rescue in need one of a
different circumstance than what I was previously exposed to: one of a retired
show dog in need of re-homing.
At this time I am honored and blessed to
introduce my newest Rescued heart: Kaiser M. Wilfram aus Deutschland (Germany).
Kaiser is a charming 2 ½ year old pedigree
Pekingese of superior blood line. However unable to climb to the top in his
breed classification as swiftly as his siblings- long story short: he needed to
find a forever home.
After the lengthy transatlantic flight from
Europe to the mitten state Kaiser is settling in to his “forever home” with
vigor. Not a rescue of neglected or abuse: but one of travel, primping and for
the most part selected cage life.
With each passing day Kaiser is discovering the
wonders of having his own yard with 24/7 love encouragement and companionship.
The gorgeous thick natural show coat is in his past, comfort and ease rules his
everyday existence.
With lightning speed Kaiser has eagerly becoming
an important part of our life and family, still to this day and a regal
ambassador for his breed and pedigree.
Some stories have a very happy ending, and this
is one. However most are no so lucky.
I invite you to take a few moments and look over
the wonderful P.C.F. website (Pekinese Charitable Foundation, Inc.) or the
heartwarming “Alura Always & Forever Pekinese Rescue” in southern
California you might (and will) find the love of your life listed on either
site. Click them both as a favorite, you will never see another rescue
organization like the ones suggested. They both are angels who walk this earth,
their mission to save and rehabilitate little dogs with pushed in faces that
have suffered due to neglect and abuse.
In today’s world little dogs are taking the
blunt of frustration and hate: which seems to be free floating in our society.
These organization are swamped with dogs in need, never to turn away a dog in
calamitous need-they are overextended beyond capacity.
Please do something today to improve the life of
a dog!
Perhaps together we can stop the abuse and
neglect at the hands of those cruel monsters that injure and maim those who
have no voice.
If you see abuse and neglect:
REPORT
IT! BE PART OF THE SOLUTION TO STOP THIS INJUSTICE!
LET THE
HEALING BEGIN WITH YOU!