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    • STEIFF Tiger Hand Puppet ~ 1950s Rare!
      STEIFF Tiger Hand Puppet ~ 1950s Rare!
      Regular price $185 USD Sale price $155 USD
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      STEIFF King Hand Puppet ~ 1969-78
      STEIFF King Hand Puppet ~ 1969-78
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      STEIFF Happy Hand Puppet ~ 1968-74
      STEIFF Happy Hand Puppet ~ 1968-74
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      STEIFF Princess Hand Puppet ~ 1969-77
      STEIFF Princess Hand Puppet ~ 1969-77
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      Else Hecht Gnome Hand Puppet ~ 1960s Rare!
      Else Hecht Gnome Hand Puppet ~ 1960s Rare!
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      Else Hecht Devil Hand Puppet ~ 1960s Rare!
      Else Hecht Devil Hand Puppet ~ 1960s Rare!
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      Else Hecht Kasper Hand Puppet ~ 1960s Rare!
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      DEVIL Hand Puppet ~ Early 1900s Punch and Judy
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Else Hecht

Selection of Vintage Hand Puppets handcrafted by the Else Hecht workshop circa early 1900s. The characters have amazing expression with pressed felt faces, button eyes and delicate painted features. A true labour of love that makes no puppet look alike!

Else Hecht Gnome Hand Puppet ~ 1960s Rare!
Else Hecht Gnome Hand Puppet ~ 1960s Rare!
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Else Hecht Devil Hand Puppet ~ 1960s Rare!
Else Hecht Devil Hand Puppet ~ 1960s Rare!
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Else Hecht Kasper Hand Puppet ~ 1960s Rare!
Else Hecht Kasper Hand Puppet ~ 1960s Rare!
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Else Hecht King Hand Puppet ~ 1960s Rare!
Else Hecht King Hand Puppet ~ 1960s Rare!
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Else Hecht Queen Hand Puppet ~ 1960s Rare!
Else Hecht Queen Hand Puppet ~ 1960s Rare!
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Else Hecht Prince Hand Puppet ~ 1960s Rare!
Else Hecht Prince Hand Puppet ~ 1960s Rare!
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Else Hecht Princess Hand Puppet ~ 1960s Rare!
Else Hecht Princess Hand Puppet ~ 1960s Rare!
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Else Hecht Policeman Hand Puppet ~ 1950s Rare!
Else Hecht Policeman Hand Puppet ~ 1950s Rare!
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Else Hecht Maid Hand Puppet Doll ~ 1920-30s Rare!
Else Hecht Maid Hand Puppet Doll ~ 1920-30s Rare!
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Else Hecht Jester Hand Puppet Doll ~ 1920-30s Rare!
Else Hecht Jester Hand Puppet Doll ~ 1920-30s Rare!
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Else Hecht Jester Hand Puppet Doll ~ 1920-30s Rare!
Else Hecht Jester Hand Puppet Doll ~ 1920-30s Rare!
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Else Hecht Chimney Sweep Hand Puppet Doll ~ 1920-30s Rare!
Else Hecht Chimney Sweep Hand Puppet Doll ~ 1920-30s Rare!
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