Steiff “Jocko” Chimpanzee & Baby – Early Pair with Provenance (Purchased 1950s)

A rare and heart-melting Steiff pair — a beautifully made mother Jocko chimpanzee and her baby, purchased new in the 1950s and kept by the same original owner until now.

Steiff, the legendary German maker behind the world’s most collectable teddy bears, also produced an exquisite menagerie of animals. Their Jocko chimpanzees are particularly prized for their gentle faces, expressive glass eyes, stitched features, soft plush fur, and those unmistakable Steiff hands and feet.

This mother-and-child duo has stayed together for more than seventy years. The baby still tucks neatly into her mother’s arms, just as Steiff designed — a pairing rarely found intact.

A warm, soulful piece for collectors, nurseries, playrooms, or anyone who loves vintage toys with history and heart.

🍂 A single-owner Jocko pair from the 1950s — sold together.

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FEATURES:

• Authentic Steiff Jocko chimpanzee & baby

• Purchased new in the 1950s (single-owner provenance)

• Soft plush fur with stitched facial features

• Beautifully sculpted hands, feet & gently expressive faces

• Original Steiff construction and detailing

• Display size: large approx. 70–80cm, baby approx. 30–35cm

• Sold as a pair (never separated)

CONDITION:

Very good vintage condition for their age.

Some gentle age wear to the hands and feet of the larger Jocko (expected and typical for early Steiff), clean fur, no structural issues.

Baby Jocko is in excellent condition with bright eyes and intact stitching.

Both remain solid, expressive, and full of character.

📦 Shipping Notes

Carefully packaged with tissue, padding, and tracked postal service. Free shipping in Australia 💛

Available for local pickup at Kitten Vintage Mackay.