STEIFF Young Lion Hand Puppet ~ 1949-54 Rare! Fiary tale

STEIFF Young Lion Hand Puppet ~ 1949-54 Rare! Fiary taleSteiff, the legendary German plush toy company, is famous for its artistry, beauty, and lasting quality. Founded in 1880 by seamstress Margarete Steiff, it was later expanded by her nephew, Richard Steiff, who invented the world's first Teddy bear with movable limbs. This Young Lion hand puppet, a classic mid century Steiff design, has a irresistible baby like expression! Its unusual wool plush, dates this piece between 1949 54. As other Steiff toys

Here's a very old Mr Punch hand puppet head from the world renown Punch and Judy Puppet Show

soiling etc

His comic expression

Very charming with adorable expression

Join the worldwide club of dog fans and welcome this sweet vintage puppet to your collection today

This adorable puppet is in very good used condition but the velvet pads show some age staining

Its head is carved from lime wood (basswood) and is beautifully hand painted

Size: 12in/30

The head is hollow and made from soft plastic/rubber

His unique appearance with pointy nose and spiky hair is quite eye-catching

His body is made of fine wool plush and his paw pads are velvet

with wide googly eyes and a cheerful felt tongue sticking out