JOKER Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Rare! crow making it a great addition

making it a great addition to any antique toy or theater collection

Missing mother-of-pearl buttons and Steiff IDs

Note that the paper has yellowed with age

Smardy Fox hand puppet is a great example of a forest animal that Steiff turned into a handsome and playful toy

JOKER Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Rare! crow making it a great additionGermany is recognized worldwide as home to one of the most creative toy making industries in Europe. It is not a surprise that puppetry is also very strong and has been part of their vibrant culture for hundreds of years. The brand iKnstlerpuppe (Artist Dolls) is a great example of this elaborate style of early hand puppets once produced in the German Democratic Republic (GDR). This Jester hand puppet was created in the Curt Meiner workshop circa