SCHUCO Teddy Bear Hand Puppet ~ 1950s Rare! 1965

SCHUCO Teddy Bear Hand Puppet ~ 1950s Rare! 1965For over 100 years, Schuco has created a diverse selection of quality toys that are innovative and ingenious. Although the company specializes in manufacturing toy vehicles, it also has a history of making wonderful wind up mechanical toys as well as stuffed animals and puppets. As a small part of their production, hand puppets are very rare and highly sought after by collectors. This handsome Schuco Teddy Bear Hand Puppet is a rare find from the "Bi

The body is approximately 18

Famous for the comical Mule character Mufti

His wooden head is finely carved and beautifully hand painted

The hat is missing the tassel

repairs etc

and this devil puppet is an exquisite example of his creations

It also has two small holes on the upper inside part

Shows consistent age wear with no issues noted

All original with Trudi's swing metal tag ID

Crafting puppets has been a family tradition over four generations and the company is still in production today

Believed to have been created in the early 1900s in Germany

this puppet was expertly handmade in Germany using the finest mohair plush circa 1950-60s