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

16 years 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 11 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 11 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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