Rare SCHUCO DWARF Hand Puppet ~ 1950s German Gnome Elf Christmas Santa Toy

Description

For 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. It is no surprise that these toys are adored and highly sought after by collectors.
This rare
Schuco
Dwarf Hand Puppet -
from the "Bi-Ba-Bo" series -
was finely handcrafted in Germany during the 50s. His expression, with button eyes and mohair beard, is adorable. His body and face are made from felt and he wears a
velvet hat.
His head is stuffed with excelsior (wood wool) and has a cardboard finger tube for movement. This sweet little puppet has been loved and shows play wear, gained during his long life. But his imperfections give him a lot of charm. Certainly little Dwarf will be a great addition to your vintage puppet collection!*
Condition
: Used and pre-owned vintage puppet without ID. Shows play wear. Missing glasses and some felt details on the collar. Please determine the condition by yourself, taking a close look at all pictures and asking questions.
Origin
: Germany
Brand
: Schuco
ID
: unmarked
Year
: circa 1950s
Size
: 9in/23 cm tall
Materials
: felt, mohair, button eyes, excelsior
The puppet stand is not included
~ Check my other listings for more puppets ~
WARNING:
This vintage puppet does not comply with current safety standards and is intended for adult use only.
SHIPPING:
Items are promptly shipped from Toronto. Purchases outside Canada might take longer due to customs that may be collected by the destination Country.
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*I did my best to describe this item, but I may have missed something. Please carefully examine pictures to determine the condition. My items are mostly vintage/antique/pre-owned and are not perfect! Buyers are responsible for determining the condition by inspecting the photos and asking questions prior to purchase. All items are sold as is and there are no returns based on condition.