Floppy Flossy Fish Appraisal

Steiff Floppy Flossy Fish Plush

This is a vintage plush toy from the renowned German manufacturer Steiff, identified by its specific design as 'Floppy Flossy Fish'. The item measures approximately 8-10 inches in length and is constructed from a combination of soft mohair or synthetic plush fabric with felt accents. The color palette features a vibrant gradient of teal, seafoam green, and yellow, with airbrushed black vertical stripes across the dorsal side to mimic natural fish markings. The tail and side fins are made of a stiffer felt material, showing stitched line details to represent fin rays. A key identifier is the original round paper chest tag with the name 'Flossy' and the Steiff bear face logo. Additionally, it retains a yellow cloth ear tag with black text, indicating a production era likely from the late 1960s to the 1970s. The fish features small black and amber safety eyes. Its condition appears fair to good for its age, with visible surface matting of the plush and some light fraying on the felt fins. The 'button-in-ear' is partially visible on the bottom fin, a hallmark of Steiff authenticity and quality craftsmanship.