Farnell Teddy Bear Hand Puppet ~ 1920s Rare! Theater_Play_Puppet With a small age stain

With a small age stain on the bottom front of the body and a dark spot on the top felt mouth

Similar to other mid-century Steiff toys

Teddy seems gently used with nice coloring and is only missing the yellow flag under the button

likely German

He also retains a working squeaker inside his body

Farnell Teddy Bear Hand Puppet ~ 1920s Rare! Theater_Play_Puppet With a small age stainOne of the leading English Teddy Bear manufacturers, Alpha Farnell became a trademark in 1925 and produced wonderful soft toys up to 1960s, when it ceased production. It's believed that one of the Alpha Bears inspired the creation of Winnie the Pooh. This exquisite Teddy Bear Hand Puppet is a testament to Farnell's beauty! Carefully crafted from mohair plush with hand stitched nose and endearing button eyes, this stunning piece is a must have for