{"product_id":"bross-kasper-hand-puppet-circa-1950s-rare-2","title":"Bross KASPER Hand Puppet ~ circa 1950s Rare!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFritz Herbert Bross \u003c\/strong\u003e(1910-1976) was a German puppet maker and puppeteer that came from a family of wood sculptors. Originally trained as an engineer, he devoted his life to the world of puppets, developing some outstanding characters for puppeteers and theater companies alike. His creations combine a refined visual sensibility with a mastery of all technical aspects behind a professional puppet.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e His puppets are rare and highly sought after!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's one of his wonderful creations depicting a sweet \u003cstrong\u003eKasper Hand Puppet\u003c\/strong\u003e. Kasper is the famous German stock character like Mr Punch. Kasper's head is beautifully carved and masterfully hand painted but his nose is broken! He wears a gorgeous and colorful fabric costume with hanging legs. Similar to other \u003cstrong\u003emid-century\u003c\/strong\u003e Bross creations, this Kasper is marked \"Bross\" behind his neck. Aside from the broken nose, this hand puppet is in good vintage condition with some head scuffs, age stains and open seams to the fabric. Don't miss the opportunity of adding this rare and remarkable hand puppet to your collection!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCondition:\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eUsed and pre-owned vintage puppet. Broken nose. Good vintage condition with head scuffs, age stains and open seams to the fabric. Please determine the condition by yourself, taking a close look at all pictures and asking questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eGermany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Fritz Herbert Bross\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eID:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Bross metal plaque behind the neck\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e circa 1950s\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e the head with the neck is approximately 5in(12.5cm). The body is approximately 16in(41cm). The entire puppet is approximately 20in (51cm) tall with the back sleeve.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e polychrome wood, fabric, felt \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe puppet stand is not included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e This vintage puppet does not comply with current safety standards and is intended for adult use only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Once Upon A Puppet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48356990320797,"sku":"P24-402","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0482\/6664\/1565\/files\/Bross-Kasper-Puppet-1.jpg?v=1780154725","url":"https:\/\/onceuponapuppet.com\/products\/bross-kasper-hand-puppet-circa-1950s-rare-2","provider":"Once Upon A Puppet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}