Steiff Plush “Bongo” Orangutan

Updated August 23, 2026

Excellent selection of a vintage plush orangutan, perfect for collectors. This item is an incredibly rare and sought-after plush made by the German company Steiff. It features long, shaggy, wild-textured blond woven plush fur and a contrasting darker brown face. His hands and feet are crafted from smooth felt and complete with airbrushed accents for his fingers and toes. This Bongo plush comes fully authenticated with his original Steiff brass button and yellow cloth ear tag, as well as other original connecting tags, displaying his item number of “0525/50”. Item is overall very clean and complete, holding great presentation. Item measures approx. 20” H x 25” W (arms wide open). It is assumed that this direct stuffed animal is from the 70s or 80s. Steiff is the world’s most famous and historic luxury plush toy company, founded in Giengen, Germany in 1880 by Margarete Steiff. The brand is globally renowned for inventing the Teddy Bear and creating premium, handcrafted stuffed animals that transition from beloved childhood toys into high-value family heirlooms. Unlike mass-produced modern plush toys made of cheap synthetic polyester, classic and high-end Steiff animals are crafted from natural mohair, alpaca wool, and high-grade woven fur. No two Steiff animals are identical, every nose and mouth is hand-embroidered, and faces are meticulously airbrushed by hand. Because of the high-quality materials, Steiff plush animals routinely survive for over a century, retaining their shape and softness. View our full catalog of quality items up for auction at: PotOfGoldAuctions.com Tag Words: Steiff, Vintage Plush, Germany Plush, Stuffed Animals, Woven Fur, Bongo, Gibbon, Orangutan ZC616 BWB

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