TEDDY Bear Hand Puppet ~ early 1900s Anna Marita Well preserved with a chipped

Well preserved with a chipped horn and some scuffs and loose seams

Here's a beautiful puppet head of a King character

This beautiful Father Frost hand puppet (the Russian version or Santa Claus) is a good example of their mastery of puppet making

Origin: Thuringia

The removable rubber-like ring allows it to stand by itself

TEDDY Bear Hand Puppet ~ early 1900s Anna Marita Well preserved with a chippedHere's a rare example of an early 1900s Teddy Bear Hand Puppet. He has the most charming look and his facial features, with expressive glass eyes and long muzzle, resemble Steiff's iconic Punchy Teddy bears produced circa 1920s. He has a hand stitched nose claws and is made of eye catching golden mohair plush. His head is stuffed with excelsior (wood wool) and has a cardboard finger tube for movement. Teddy is well loved and shows bald spots and worn