Chiltern Panda Bear Hand Puppet ~ 1950s Rare! UK

Chiltern Panda Bear Hand Puppet ~ 1950s Rare! UKFamed for its Hugmee Bears, Chiltern is a celebrated English toy maker. Taking its name from the Chiltern Hills of Buckinghamshire, the company crafted an array of Teddy Bears before closing its doors in the 1960s (later purchased by Chad Valley). This Panda Bear Hand Puppet is one of their rare creations. Made from art silk plush with a head stuffed with excelsior (wood wool), this puppet presents an endearing look with glass eyes and Chiltern's

Princess is gently used and still retains the button and yellow flag #7074/17

The colorful appearance of her costume is quite eye-catching

The Crocodile is one of the most iconic characters in a traditional Punch and Judy puppet show

It shows some wear but its imperfections adds an extra layer of charm and personality

Lora Parrot can't wait to join your vintage toy collection

Beautifully crafted in Germany during the early 1900s

This is a nice German find from an old puppet set made circa 1960s

Judge's wooden head is finely carved and beautifully hand painted

ID: with tag sewn inside

Beautifully hand painted leather figures

loose threads

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