Chiltern Panda Bear Hand Puppet ~ 1950s Rare! well loved particularly on the hands and

particularly on the hands and necks

the company offered a wide range of premium playthings including toys by various brands and artists like this very expressive Policeman hand puppet produced circa 1960s

Overall light wear with bald spots specially on the face

Oversized Leo was made in Germany exclusively to the USA market circa 1950s and its uncatalogued

The legs are missing and the costume is very worn with several holes

Chiltern Panda Bear Hand Puppet ~ 1950s Rare! well loved particularly on the hands andKnown for its Hugmee Bears, Chiltern is a celebrated English toy maker. Taking its name from the Chiltern Hills of Buckinghamshire, the company crafted an array of Teddy Bears before closing its doors in the 1960s (later purchased by Chad Valley). This Panda Bear Hand Puppet is one of their rare creations. Made from mohair plush with a head stuffed with excelsior (wood wool), this puppet has an endearing look with glass eyes and Chiltern's signature