Three Stooges finger Puppets 1940s

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chapjohn
Posted by chapjohn
16 years ago
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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.
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Price Paid (If known) gift
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Submitted by Anonymous

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_W0QQitemZ260453340538QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3ca43a957a&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1205%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50 http://www.stoogeworld.com/_Collectible%20Vault/Dolls,%20Puppets,%20&%20Figurines/35%20Hand%20Puppets.htm 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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