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STRING MARIONETTE PUPPETS
Revised: Saturday, April 19, 2008
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* Gund * Peter Puppet Playthings * Hazelle *
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SKELETON. fantastic marionette. the bones shake and rattle. spooky, eerie, realistic! Great Halloween piece. early and very scarce piece. 285.00
WITCH. talker (moving mouth). 14" tall. holding broom. Pointed black felt witch's hat. has minor wear to tip of her nose. clothing is bright and clean. overall near mint. has the old style solid brown box. the paper label on boxtop is in rough shape. Includes original paperwork. 185.00
POODLE. white French Poodle covered in Rabbit fur. near mint - but not the original strings or controller. includes illustrated instruction sheet and original older brown solid box. 129.50
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from England, 1960's vintage.
SL. WIZARD. non-talker. grayish face with pointed black "wizard" hat" and black shoes. red robe is trimmed in yellow with sateen lining. has yellow felt "wizard symbols" applied to robe. the strings are mildy tangled and need to be untangled before using. otherwise in near mint plus to mint. the box is in poor condition. 110.00
BALLERINA. black hair, very distinct face with green eye mascara. striped silk blouse. her silver shoes are made so that she can stand on tip-toe. possibly a ballerina or dancer? her clothing is age soiled - but probably could be cleaned. no cracks, no chips. strings are perfect. very interesting looking marionette. excellent or nicer. 125.00
CLEVER WILLIE - Clown. non-talker with large bulbous wooden nose. Hand painted facial features, elongate head with tuft red hair an pointed yellow hat. Red outfit with white polka dots. Green collar "ruffle". Old style wooden hinged feet. Molded hands. excellent plus to near mint. 99.00
PINOCCHIO. classic Pelham Marionette. approx. 10.5" tall. Yellow felt cap with red feather, red shorts, white shirts, yellow suspenders. no flaws. colors crisp and clean. near mint to mint, no box. 85.00
DUTCH BOY. non-talker. about 13" tall to top of black felt hat. blue & white checkered pants, red shirt, yellow felt vest. colors strong and bright. older with wooden legs. no flaws. near mint to mint, no box. 100.00
DUTCH GIRL blonde with red bow on top of head. hair is in braids. blue & white checkered dress, white bodice, red felt vest with red yellow string ties. molded vinyl legs with yellow feet. colors are strong and bright. near mint. no box. 89.50
BIMBO CLOWN. superbly detailed head and face. red yarn hair, red & white striped oversized bowtie, b&w checkered pants! near mint to mint. window style display box. box does show wear. 119.50
CINDERELLA. long blonde hair. long satiny pink gown with gauzy multicolored panel in front. Silver feet. 12" tall. mint but NO box. 95.00
BALLET DANCER with black hair. White dress has silky bodice with silver fishnet gauzy bottom section. very formal looking gown. Silver pointed to ballet shoes! Mint in window box, box very good. Not a real common one. 99.50
GRETEL from Hansel Und Gretel Blonde hair in French Braid pig tails. felt flower tiara or barrettes. red blouse is trimmed in green. Brown skirt with yellow & white checked apron. used but not abused. the strings for her arms have been shortened. minor paint wear to her white socks. excellent plus or nicer. 65.00
YO-YO GIRL Marionette. Newer style in a window box. Finding ANY toys with the person yo-yoing is VERY hard. Near mint to mint. Box is shelf worn. 120.00
FRITZI The Soldier. painted facial features. red blouse with yellow buttons. gray pants with red stripe down the sides. mint but no box. 95.00
TALENT TOYS Marionettes (Effanbee Doll Co.)
sold out
PETER PUPPET PLAYTHINGS Marionettes
Walt Disney's DOPEY from Snow White. moveable mouth. composition head/hands/feet. soft felt like clothing. no cracks, no chips. complete, but outfit is lightly soiled and weathered. the hand control is not original, but has been replaced. it is the same size, same shape, same color as the original. overall excellent. 150.00
Walt Disney's PETER PAN. moveable mouth. composition head/hands/feet. soft felt like clothing. no cracks, no chips. there are stains on the clothes. overall very good to excellent. 150.00
Walt Disney's MAD HATTER from Alice in Wonderland. talker. Molded head, feet and hands are composition material. missing his hat. used, but not abused. clean. minor pinhead nicks on back of his hair. very small hairline expansion crack on right side of his nose. paint is bright and crisp. Overall excellent. scarce! 120.00
GIRL from the "Small Fry Club". black hair with clownish style outfit. A character from the late 1940's TV kid's show. Some of the characters VERY closely resemble the Howdy Doody Characters. Slightly smaller in size. he stands a bit over 13" tall. Has yellow felt hat, black stringy hair with red felt bow in it, green felt scalloped collar, blue shirt with multicolored ballooned overalls. Has the SMALL FRY CLUB felt patch on chest. He has painted eyes. Moving mouth. Overall excellent to near mint. 125.00
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color Xerox copy of original HAZELLE advertising catalog - pamphlet. 8 1/2" by 11", 4 page bifold. Front and back are full color. Lists the NEW "talking Marionettes" on front. Inside there are 30 marionettes photographed from the "Lifelike" and "Popular" lines. Great reference item. mint. 10.00
COLOR XEROX copy of the 1953 - 2 sided tri-color photo illustrated advertising brochure from HAZELLE. Offers the "Marionette Display Stand", the RARE "Build-Your-Own" CLOWN Kit. The reverse has the BEST OF THE WEST series pictured: Davy Crockett, Rodeo Roy, Rodeo Rosie, Indian Boy, Indian Girl, Mexican. Great reference material. mint - COPY. 5.00
TALKERS - moving mouths
Hazelle. PIRATE Talker. super attractive marionette. wearing the eye patch and red polka dot bandana. Has a skull & cross bones brooch. the marionette is near mint to mint with the original box. box shows normal age wear but is excellent overall. 149.50
Hazelle. GYPSY GIRL Talker. very attractive with earrings, black vest with fancy trimming. the marionette is near mint to mint with the original box. box shows normal age wear but is excellent overall. 149.50
Hazelle. BLONDE TALKER. looks VERY similar to Alice in Wonderland. Possibly another variation. 14" tall with "talking" mouth. Blonde hair with black bow, blue dress with white apron bodice. used, but in excellent or better condition. 100.00
Hazelle BLONDE HOUSEWIFE talker. approx. 14" tall. Curly blonde hair, moving mouth, eyelashes go straight up. Black collar bow on red & white checkered blouse. blue skirt with white apron trimmed in red. black shoes. Her hair is a bit matted down on backside, but other than that she is near mint. 99.50
Hazelle "HANSEL" from Hansel und Gretel. 14" tall with "talking" mouth. Wearing blue knee length shorts and red and white small checked shirt with red/white/blue embroidered suspenders. Has short cropped very wavy hair. Complete and near mint to mint. 115.00
Hazelle WITCH talker. Approx. 15" or more to top of hat. Gray hair, pointed black hat, white neckerchief with apron. Holds broom in one hand. Has white pointed fangs printed on her lips. Gruesome old gal! Beautiful near mint condition. 150.00
Hazelle WOMAN with "talking" mouth. wearing purple and white dress trimmed in black. White satin-like blouse, white shoes. short cropped curly reddish brown hair with piglet tail in back. black bow at neck. excellent plus, no flaws. 125.00
Hazelle UNKNOWN talker. Approx. 15" or more to top of hat. Red hair, younger style face. black hat, black overcoat. Yellow shirt, rope belt, green pants have fringe on cuffs and yellow patches. Kind of a hobo type character? near mint to mint condition. DIFFERENT. 125.00
non-moveable mouth
Hazelle #805. FATHER. balding gray hair. white shirt with red tie. gray pants and brown shoes. approx. 14" tall. excellent condition with box. box is worn with taped corners. 95.00
Hazelle CLOWN. yellow, blue, green, pink, red, and green vertical rows of polka dots on white outfit. blue plastic shoes. Pointed blue hat molded to head. decals on crossbars are intact. near mint. 75.00
Hazelle #101 CLOWN - TETO "White-Face". Wearing very colorful costume. Full size approx. 15" tall. Comes in the large, oversized "Hobby Kit" Box. He has been completely assembled and is in near mint to mint condition. Box is excellent plus. 129.50
Hazelle CLOWN. no stock #, no name - similar to Teto Clown but different facial paint. red outfit with white polka dots. Mint, factory sealed in later style gold and black box. Original shrinkwrap still intact. Almost 15" tall marionette. Unusual box. MINT. 100.00
Hazelle CLOWN. no stock #, no name - similar to Teto Clown but different facial paint. red outfit with SMALL white polka dots. Red hat. Almost 15" tall marionette. no box. used, but well taken care of. near mint to mint. 89.50
Hazelle CLOWN. no stock #, no name - similar to Teto Clown but different facial paint. red outfit with LARGE white polka dots. Red hat. Almost 15" tall marionette. no box. used, but taken care of. overall excellent plus. 79.50
Hazelle CLOWN. no stock #, no name - similar to Teto Clown but different facial paint. red outfit with LARGE white polka dots. Red hat. Almost 15" tall marionette. no box. used, but taken care of. some wear to the red on his nose and right cheek. overall excellent. 75.00
Hazelle HOUSEWIFE. dark, short cropped curly hair. non-talker. white blouse with red waist band and matching neck ribbon. Blue dress with floral print. white shoes. no flaws. excellent to near mint. 85.00
Hazelle OLD LADY WITCH. black dress, black pointy hat, red belt. interesting face! used but in excellent or better condition! 125.00
Hazelle ROBIN HOOD. non-talker. standard size. Green and yellow outfit with original cap with feathered plume. no flaws. near mint to mint. 99.50
Rare KOKONUT Clown from "Out of the Inkwell" Cartoon series, 1962. Obscure character was a relative of BETTY BOOP's friend KOKO THE CLOWN. Molded vinyl head, cloth clothes. Complete, paint rub to nose, overall near mint 175.00
Virginia Austin Marionettes. Curtis Crafts TIZZIE copyright by Polly Pigtails. circa early 1950's vintage. Originally a magazine for Girls, POLLY PIGTAILS was also a Harvey Comic Book character by Vic Herman. wonderfully sculpted head with molded blond hair that has yellow yarn pigtails attached. molded hands and molded molded shoes. white cloth socks with wooded legs. blue pants with cuffs, white shirt with silver buttons down the front. The control panel is similar to a Peter Puppet style. name & copyright marked on back of neck. The Curtis Crafts logo is molded into the bottom of the shoes. no box, but there are no flaws. clean and bright. Near mint to mint. scarce! 350.00
WITCH with straw broom and large pointed hat. Composition molded head, hands and feet. Her eyeballs are painted cardboard and are held in place with a pin so that the can "wiggle". Hear hair is straw, as is her broom. The hat is held in place with small pins, and there are white stars attached. The face is extremely good looking - in a "Witch" sense. possibly Mexican made? very simple "T" bar control. Larger than most, over 18" tall. excellent. 89.50
UNKNOWN GIRL. molded vinyl head, hands and legs. black shoes. Detailed head, with small ponytail and ribbon. reddish brown hair. pink and white checkered dress. Marionette is very clean. one piece red wood "T" shape control bar. she is approx. 11.5" tall. used but not abused. 60.00
BALLERINA. molded vinyl head with vinyl arms and legs! Hair is in a bun. Stands on tiptoe with black ballet slippers painted on. Blue dress has lace collar with black tied belt. Unknown maker, although it does have Hazelle controls. Possibly a later Hazelle, but I am not positive. Minor age soiling to costume, otherwise no flaws. excellent plus or better. 95.00
MINNIE MOUSE. regular size. 1940's vintage. composition with cloth clothing. Possibly early Peter Puppet but I am not sure. minor age wear and slight fading to cloth. Overall, she is very good plus or better. 195.00
MINNIE MOUSE. regular size. 1940's vintage. composition with cloth clothing. Possibly early Peter Puppet but I am not sure. very fine crazing lines on back of head. light fading to clothing. Overall, still VERY nice. very good. 150.00
Uneeda Doll DOG (looks a lot like Pluto - but it is not). All vinyl with wooden neck and red wood nose. Long black felt ears. Dated 1964. Large, he is approx. 12" long by 9" tall. Simple 2 string control. His controller is shaped like a dog bone and is a rubber squeeze toy - and still squeaks great. Very cute. first one of these that I have come across. No flaws. Near mint condition. 65.00
MEXICAN BANDITO with PISTOL in his left hand. Made in Mexico. approx. 16.5" tall, 1960's vintage. flat red wooden feet. Head is molded plaster and he has a thin handlebar style moustache. The gun is a separate piece and is molded in some kind of resin material, and some of the silver paint is worn off. He has black felt outfit with white trim. red and white checkered serape. Straw sombrero. colors are bright and crisp. excellent plus to near mint. 55.00
MEXICAN BANDITO with PISTOL in his hand. Made in Mexico. Approx. 16.5" tall. 1960's vintage. flat red wooden feet. Head is molded plaster. His hands appear to be cast resin material? gun is molded as part of his hand. Hand painted with short, fat style moustache. He has black pants trimmed in white. white muslin shirt with red flowered neckerchief. Wearing removeable straw sombrero. Overall in excellent to near mint condition. 54.00
MEXICAN BANDITO with PISTOL in his hand. Made in Mexico. Approx. 16.5" tall. 1960's vintage. flat wooden feet. Head is molded plaster. His hands appear to be cast resin material? Hand painted with short, fat style moustache. He has fading black pants. Black shirt has with trim with red serape over his right shoulder. The red is fading. Wearing removeable straw sombrero. Very minor wear. Overall in excellent condition with minor fading. NICE. 42.50
MEXICAN MAN wearing STRAW HAT. Made in Mexico. Approx. 16.5" tall. 1960's vintage. flat wooden feet. Bottom of foot is stamped with Made in Mexico logo. Head is molded plaster. Hand painted. white shirt, brown pants, red neckerchief, yellow feet. minor wear. overall excellent or better. 42.50
"PUP-PET"
Marionettes
Badger Cutouts Inc.
(each is colorfully lithographed on heavy cardboard. made during the 1940's.
Punch-out marionette type puppets, 7" by 10" when assembled - so they
are slightly smaller than a regular sized marionette.. Each is mint, with
it's own string, unpunched in it's illustrated envelope.)
HOPPY THE BUNNY. mint, unassembled with illustrated package. 35.00
NOSEY THE HOUND. mint, unassembled with illustrated package. 35.00
FRISKY THE COLT. mint, unassembled with illustrated package. 35.00
KITTY THE CAT. mint, unassembled with illustrated package. 35.00
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