KERSA GNOME Hand Puppet ~ 1960s Rare! painted

KERSA GNOME Hand Puppet ~ 1960s Rare! paintedFounded in 1925, KERSA is Europe's premier hand puppet maker. Four generations of the family have proudly cultivated their crafting tradition, and the company continues to produce charming creations today. KERSA stands for "Kreative Erzeugnisse Realisiert im Spielwaren Atelier", a German phrase that expresses their goal to produce artistic products that encourage children's imagination. This Gnome hand puppet is an excellent example of KERSA's amazing

This Girl hand puppet was created in the Curt Meißner workshop circa 1960s and is meticulously handcrafted from felt and fabric

Teddy has a sweet expression with endearing glass eyes

Their bears resemble the celebrated Bing's toys and usually have three claws and a long shaved snout

Age signs and wear

He wears a colorful felt costume and hat

Don't miss this opportunity to add this handsome character to your vintage toy collection

This beautiful Dog hand puppet is a good example of their mastery of puppet making

Approximately 18in/46cm tall - Heads are approximately 3-4in/7

Here's Tunnes

with chipping

This adorable Gentleman marionette is a nice example of Czech's craftsmanship of the early 1900s and is only 8in/20cm tall

Please note that the composition has cracked and deformed in some parts