Vectis the specialist Toy auction house is to auction a rare Steiff Golly in its 16th of March auction.

"This golly was discovered by a house clearance- wrapped within many layers of brown paper secured with string. Outer packaging consisted of plastic carrier bags. We will never know how long he had lain there. This accounts for his exceptional condition- felt normally fades in daylight- let alone sunlight. Also materials used for construction- natural fibres- felt mohair and excelsior (wood wool) stuffing tend to sweat and need to breath. By wrapping in natural product- brown paper and then outer layer of plastic- unwelcome visitors like moths, beetles, ear-wigs and weevils haven't used golly as a meal!"

The odds of finding a Steiff golly in any condition is exceedingly unlikely. The condition of this one belies his considerable age!"

For more details visit the Vectis web site.

Visit the WCN Steiff or Golly information pages and message board.