Vintage Pelham Puppets Junior Control Boxer Dog Marionette – with Original Box & Instructions (1950s–60s)
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Bring a touch of nostalgic charm to your collection with this delightful vintage Pelham Puppets Boxer Dog marionette, complete with its original yellow illustrated box and instruction leaflets.
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Handmade in Marlborough, Wiltshire during the 1950s–60s, this puppet is part of the popular Junior Control series, designed with a simple wooden crossbar and colour-coded strings to make puppetry fun and easy for children.
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The puppet itself features a characterful Boxer Dog with a painted wooden body, large expressive eyes, black muzzle, white chest, and original felt ears. Its strings remain intact, and the dog still moves with the playful charm Pelham Puppets are so loved for.
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The set includes:
✅ Original Pelham Puppets Boxer Dog marionette
✅ Wooden Junior Control crossbar with strings attached
✅ Original yellow box with colourful animal illustrations
✅ Instruction leaflet and untangling chart, complete with Pelpop Club membership form
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Condition: The puppet is in good vintage condition with some minor paint wear and rubbing to the body from age and use (see photos). The felt ears are intact, strings are secure, and the control bar is present. The box shows some light wear and surface tearing but remains sturdy.
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Pelham Puppets are highly collectible pieces of British toy history, beloved for their handmade charm and quirky character. Boxed examples with instructions are increasingly hard to find.
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Puppet size: approx. 18 cm tall when hanging
Box size: standard Junior Control box, 1950s–60s issue
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Perfect for collectors of vintage toys, British puppetry, or anyone looking to add a touch of mid-century nostalgia to their home.