SCHUCO Mr Punch Hand Puppet ~ 1950s Rare! Dwarf

SCHUCO Mr Punch Hand Puppet ~ 1950s Rare! DwarfFor 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 Mr Punch Hand Puppet could also take the role of a Christmas Gnome. He was

This toy is also special because it retains the US zone tag

Made in Czechoslovakia around the 1950s

ID: with button and early yellow flag #317

Whether you are a puppet fan or an antique collector you will love hanging around with this cheerful old puppet

These are rare finds from an old hand puppet toy set

Synthetic plush with stitched nose and mouth

with expressive glass eyes and felt teeth is adorable

Steiff has created some Santa Claus figures throughout the years but none of them is as fun as the hand puppet Santa

This adorable bear puppet will be a great addition to any vintage toy collection

His head is stuffed with excelsior (wood wool) and has a cardboard finger tube for movement

Note a stain on the body and  some spots at the back

Light stain and dark spots on the front of the dress