Bross ASIAN Hand Puppet ~ circa 1950s Rare! toy theater This very expressive Circus Clown

This very expressive Circus Clown hand puppet was created by German designer Gerhard Stiehl and produced in the town of Borna

These toys are rare finds from an old hand puppet set

5in/40cm tall - Judy is approximately 12

open seams

Scotty is well loved and shows lots of play wear

Bross ASIAN Hand Puppet ~ circa 1950s Rare! toy theater This very expressive Circus ClownFritz Herbert Bross (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. His puppets are rare and highly sought after! Here's one