OFFICER Hand Puppet ~ Early 1900s Punch and Judy button otherwise in good condition

otherwise in good condition

ID: missing heart tag but with seam tag

His grumpy expression is adorable

This piece was finely hand carved in Germany circa 1960s and has an amazing expression

Note some age stains on the corners of the mouth and a fold on the felt tongue

OFFICER Hand Puppet ~ Early 1900s Punch and Judy button otherwise in good conditionHere's a handsome Officer hand puppet, one of the characters of the world renown Punch & Judy Theater. Officer's wooden head is finely carved and beautifully hand painted. The expression on his face is just amazing. His hands and legs are also made of wood and hand painted. The body is made from a flannel type of fabric. This puppet is a rare find from an old hand puppet set. His origin is unknown. He is likely German, made in the early 1900s.