Large Mr Punch Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Mint! Pretty Polly A well preserved old puppet

A well preserved old puppet doll full of character

These are rare finds from an old hand puppet set of large size (21in tall

Note that they have been heavily used and show wear and tear

Felt hat is worn

They use the classic triangular controller with a rod attached to the head

Large Mr Punch Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Mint! Pretty Polly A well preserved old puppetGermany is recognized worldwide as home to one of the most creative toy making industries in Europe. It is not a surprise that puppetry is also very strong and has been part of their vibrant culture for hundreds of years. The brand iKnstlerpuppe (Artistic Dolls) is a great example of this elaborate style of early hand puppets once produced in the German Democratic Republic (GDR). This Mr Punch hand puppet measures 21 in and is a rare oversized version