STEIFF Lion Hand Puppet ~ 1936-43 Rare! wild cat Year: circa early 1950s

Year: circa early 1950s

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featuring his signature cocked hat and high rank uniform

this puppet was finely handcrafted in Austria using the best materials

STEIFF Lion Hand Puppet ~ 1936-43 Rare! wild cat Year: circa early 1950sSteiff produced adorable toys during its early years. Some of their favourite animals were also developed as hand puppets. This old little Lion is a great example of Steiff's adorable prewar hand puppets and was beautifully handmade in Germany between 1936 43. Just by the proportions and the way it is sewn, you can tell how meticulously crafted this toy was. Lion's baby like expression, with hand stitched nose and mouth, is captivating. This puppet