STEIFF Boxer Hand Puppet ~ 1951-58 Rare! Old_Steiff_ChimpSteiff, 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 adorable Boxer. This toy is from its early series #317 and was finely handcrafted in Germany between 1951 58. It has an endearing look with glass eyes and a black velvet muzzle. The puppet is well preserved and retains the trademark button in ear.
He has a very sweet expression with endearing glass eyes
Wittie's face is stuffed with excelsior (wood wool) and has a cardboard finger tube for movement
Approximately 9'' (23 cm) tall
Step into the early days of Waldorf educational toys with this charming 1930s hand puppet of a Kasper character (Kasper is the German version of Mr Punch)
They come in small size and seem to have been designed for children's hands
Size: Approximately 20in/51cm tall
It was nicely crafted from mohair plush and has rexine (oilcloth) paw pads and a head stuffed with excelsior (wood wool)
Year: 1921-29
Note that the bow is not original but suits his character well
this puppet was finely handcrafted in Germany and has an adorable expression with synthetic plush beard
Size: approximately 14in/35
Snobby was finely handcrafted in Germany between 1959-66 using the nicest mohair
