Steiff Tim Dangling Dog, dated 1978 from the Steiff Archives. Canada a hole in his tummy

a hole in his tummy and re-covered

the figures appear in a modern nativity scene and depict the celebratory moment after Jesus' birth

inner ears and chest to match their sculpted paw pads

Ottilie is prettily dressed in a floral mini-print

Steiff Tim Dangling Dog, dated 1978 from the Steiff Archives. Canada a hole in his tummyFrom Steiffs archives in Giengen, this large and floppy dog is made of textured, soft and dense, light brown and white manmade plush with brown and black safety eyes, a felt tongue and dangling arms and legs. In mint condition with all ID as well as Steiff archive label dated 1978 (see photo). (If sold to someone outside the UK, there will be a GBP50 surcharge towards the airmail cost.) Steiff ref. 6284 60 60cm 19. 5"