Three Stooges finger Puppets 1940s

By chapjohn, 30 June, 2009
Description

These finger puppets are in excellent condition withe the exception of one which has a repaired nose. I have searched afor years and no doll or toy expert knows of their existence. They are not featured in any antique toy catalog. I will send a picture.

Category
Toys
Medium
Celluloid I think.
Distinguishing marks
No markings. Names of each puppet on 'shirt'
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
heads approx 5" high X 4" diameter
Date Period
1946??
Weight
half-pound each
History
I was given these stooges in 1947 while sick with rheumatic fever by a neighbor. They were used but in mint condition. Tjhey have been in my possession since then.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
gift
For Sale?
No
Photos

Joseph

15 years 7 months ago

These are extremely cool! Wonderful!

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Wow, never seen those before. They would have scared me when i was a kid. Have you tried finding someone that deals in Hollywood/movie memorabilia?

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POOPSIE

15 years 6 months ago

i would pay you 1500.00 for those puppets..please call me 631-271-2584

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Anonymous (not verified)

15 years 6 months ago

Nice find.

You'll be glad to know that this set sold for $10,000 several years ago at a Stooges convention. They were made in 1935 by an Italian artist. Here's a couple of sites you can visit for additional info.

http://cgi.ebay.com/1935-Curly-Composite-Puppet_W0QQitemZ260453340538QQ…

http://www.stoogeworld.com/_Collectible%20Vault/Dolls,%20Puppets,%20&%2…

Here's my email if you have further questions--I may be able to answer.

[email protected]

Hope this helps. Very nice set. I am jealous.

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