STEIFF Tiger Hand Puppet ~ 1950s Rare! Gnome

STEIFF Tiger Hand Puppet ~ 1950s Rare! GnomeBased on a classic mid century Steiff design, this Tiger hand puppet has a baby like expression that is adorable. As other Steiff animals of the time, it was expertly handmade in Germany using the finest mohair plush. Its glass eyes are an indication of an early toy, likely from the 1950s. The amazing airbrushing work gives this character a vibrant look that everyone loves. It has an embroidered nose and mouth, and nylon whiskers. Its head is stuffed

with felt hat and a mustache is quite eye-catching

Jocko's head is firmly stuffed with excelsior (wood wool) and has a cardboard finger tube for movement

Its tiny wooden stage is  beautifully hand crafted and hand painted

Hands are approximately 3

Peky is certainly one of these desirable dog creations

but they show play wear

Size: Approximately 14in/36cm tall

And this puppet is even more special because it is an early model #317 and retains all its IDs

His amazing lifelike facial expression is achieved by skillful stitching

card board

Will be shipped flat (13"-33cm)

Brand: KERSA