STEIFF Hopsi Squirrel Hand Puppet ~ 1960s Royal Character

STEIFF Hopsi Squirrel Hand Puppet ~ 1960s Royal CharacterHopsi Squirrel hand puppet is a great example of a forest animal that Steiff turned into a playful yet realistic toy. This handsome puppet character was finely handcrafted in Germany circa 1960s and uses the nicest mohair plush. Different from other puppets developed during the same period, Hopsi is full bodied and has an amazing presence with large glass eyes, a bushy mohair tail and tiny felt hands. Its head is stuffed with excelsior (wood wool) and

Made in German Democratic Republic (GDR)

This character is only found in early Punch & Judy sets

Year: 1959-61

Its glass eyes are an indication of an early toy

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stains and a chipped tooth

Its small size is an indication that it was designed for children to play as a toy

It is in pristine condition

Shows consistent age wear with small scuffs and paint loss

It was carefully hand crafted with beautifully hand painted papier mâché head