STEIFF Leo Lion Hand Puppet ~ ALL IDs 1959-67 vintage_1960_Steiff

STEIFF Leo Lion Hand Puppet ~ ALL IDs 1959-67 vintage_1960_SteiffSteiff, the legendary German plush toy company, is famous for its artistry, beauty, and lasting quality. They produced incredible stuffed animals of every type, including super fun hand puppets, like this classic design of Leo the Lion. Similar to other mid century Steiff toys, this puppet has the most sweet expression and was expertly handmade in Germany between 1959 67 using the finest mohair plush. The gorgeous airbrushing work and his pronounced

Carefully crafted from mohair plush with hand-stitched nose and enchanting glass eyes

puppeteer and came from a family of artists

ID: no IDs

Origin: Dresden

produced between 1968-74

Tiny head nails no longer attached to the hat

This Teddy Bear hand puppet from Hermann Teddy Original

A nylon string allows the mouth to open and close while the tail has the ability to move from side to side with a metal wire

Approximately 18

particularly on the hands and necks

a very clever 3-section mechanism allows the impressive manipulation of the phalanges of the hands

This Officer hand puppet was created in the Curt Meißner workshop circa 1960s and is meticulously handcrafted from felt and fabric