Bross MAID Hand Puppet ~ circa 1950s Rare! Jester_Clown_Puppet

Bross MAID Hand Puppet ~ circa 1950s Rare! Jester_Clown_PuppetFritz Herbert Bross (1910 1976) was a German puppet maker and puppeteer that came from a family of wood sculptors. Originally trained as an engineer, he devoted his life to the world of puppets, developing some outstanding characters for puppeteers and theater companies alike. His creations combine a refined visual sensibility with a mastery of all technical aspects behind a professional puppet. His puppets are rare and highly sought after! Here's one

you will appreciate adding this handsome old puppet to your collection

As other Steiff toys of the time

with bead eyes and hand stitched features

still showing nice coloring and crispy tags

Here's one of their creations: a handsome Mr

puppets carved in a similar manner are generally referred as "Hohnsteiner"

It will certainly be a welcome addition to any vintage toy collection

Jocko was handcrafted in Germany using the finest mohair plush and felt but it has been well loved and shows age and play wear

It has a red plastic collar and worn rexine paw pads

Kasper's wooden head is finely carved and beautifully hand painted

The tongue is original

Little puppy was finely handmade in Germany circa 1950s and still retains Hermann's metal pendant