ANKER Red Fox Hand Puppet ~ 1960s pre-war

ANKER Red Fox Hand Puppet ~ 1960s pre-warGermany is home to countless plush brands that enchanted children with their amazing soft toys. Founded in 1954, Anker is one of these companies that also produced a variety of hand puppets. Famous for the comical Mule character Mufti, the company closed its doors in the late 70s. Here's a nice example of one of their hand puppets. A finely handcrafted mohair Red Fox with plastic eyes made circa 1960s. Its head is stuffed with excelsior (wood wool)

that has been meticulously airbrushed to create a vibrant  appearance

The structure is solid and displays well but it shows age and wear

Year: circa 1968-78

Little Owl can't wait to be part of your vintage toy collection

This puppet has been gently used and Steiff's trademark button in ear is still present

Brand: Untagged

The head is stuffed with soft material and has a cardboard finger tube for movement

This very old Jocko hand puppet is a great example of this iconic character and was beautifully handmade in Germany around the 1930s

On a professional setting

Despite some signs of age

small chips etc

This very expressive Giant hand puppet was created by German designer Gerhard Stiehl and produced in the town of Borna