STEIFF Young Lion Hand Puppet ~ 1945-52 Rare! Lady_Jester_Puppet Year: circa 1968-78

Year: circa 1968-78

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This puppet is a rare find from an old hand puppet set

Fritz Herbert Bross (1910-1976) was a German puppet maker and puppeteer that came from a family of wood sculptors

The beak shows wear overall with stitches on the side coming loose

STEIFF Young Lion Hand Puppet ~ 1945-52 Rare! Lady_Jester_Puppet Year: circa 1968-78Based on a classic mid century Steiff design, this Young Lion hand puppet has an irresistible baby like expression that is adorable! It is a very special animal not only because of its sweet look but also by its unusual wool plush and "made in US Zone Germany" tag, dating its production between 1945 52. As other Steiff toys of the time, this puppet was expertly handmade in Germany using the finest materials. The nice airbrushing work gives this