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Three Stooges finger Puppets 1940s
Category:
Toys
Medium - What is the item made out of (e.g. "silver")?:
Celluloid I think.
Distinguishing marks or signature (e.g. artist's name, silver hallmark):
No markings. Names of each puppet on 'shirt'
Date Period (Estimated date of item if known):
1946??
Price Paid (If known):
gift
Size and dimensions of this item:
heads approx 5" high X 4" diameter
Weight:
half-pound each
Condition:
Excellent
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.
Long Description and Pictures (jpg, gif, png):
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.
Free Classifieds:
No, I don't want to sell it
Photos:
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Re: Three Stooges finger Puppets 1940s
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_W0QQitemZ260453340538QQc...
http://www.stoogeworld.com/_Collectible%20Vault/Dolls,%20Puppets,%20&%20...
Here's my email if you have further questions--I may be able to answer.
denweiljr@hotmail.com
Hope this helps. Very nice set. I am jealous.
Re: Three Stooges finger Puppets 1940s
i would pay you 1500.00 for those puppets..please call me 631-271-2584
Re: Three Stooges finger Puppets 1940s
These are extremely cool! Wonderful!
Re: Three Stooges finger Puppets 1940s
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?
Re: Three Stooges finger Puppets 1940s
Thanks, Good idea.