Constable Hand Puppet ~ Early 20th c. Rare! man with hat

Constable Hand Puppet ~ Early 20th c. Rare! man with hatDating back to the early 20th Century, this Constable Hand Puppet is a beautiful find from a Punch and Judy collection made in Germany. The face is very expressive and is nicely carved and hand painted. It has a fabric body with wooden hands and feet. The puppet shows wear, with scuffs, paint loss, fabric discoloration, holes, old repairs etc. But the imperfections add a very nice patina and personality to this character. Despite wear, its structure

No issues were noted

Origin: unknown

a puppet character that gave birth to an entire theater genre and became a true French icon

Year: Circa 1920s

His body is crafted with a flannel type of fabric and have a cloth ruff around his neck

Here's one of her wonderful creations depicting a Grandmother with the nicest expression

Old lady has been loved and shows some wear particularly on the felt face

Condition: Used and pre-owned vintage puppet with Clemens ID and original bow

Shows consistent age wear with small scuffs and paint loss

This Chimney Sweep hand puppet was created in the Curt Meißner workshop circa 1960s and is meticulously handcrafted from felt and fabric

The carving and painting on this piece are remarkable

Size: 8 in/20 cm tall