STEIFF Mopsy Pug Dog Hand Puppet ~ 1968-78 Fairy Tale Character

STEIFF Mopsy Pug Dog Hand Puppet ~ 1968-78 Fairy Tale CharacterSteiff has created some very sweet dog characters and Mopsy Pug as a hand puppet is certainly one of them. Its happy personality, with wide googly eyes and a cheerful felt tongue sticking out, is adorable! Similar to other Steiff toys of the time, Mopsy was finely handcrafted in Germany using the nicest mohair plush. This puppet no longer retains its IDs but its production was likely between 1968 78. Mopsy's head is stuffed with excelsior (wood wool)

Mohair plush shows wear in some areas

This handsome toy was finely handcrafted in Germany between 1967-1976 and uses the nicest mohair plush

ID: complete with button and yellow flag #317

This puppet is guaranteed to bring you playful moments

It has an amazing expression and also displays beautifully as a stand alone sculpture

made in the 50s

Delightful antique Guignol Hand Puppet

Once part of a full body hand puppet (see last picture as a reference)

This puppet no longer retains its IDs but its production was likely between 1968-78

The box has age related wear but still sturdy

glass eyes

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