JOEY the CLOWN Hand Puppet ~ Late 19th c. Punch and Judy Rare! Chipmunk

JOEY the CLOWN Hand Puppet ~ Late 19th c. Punch and Judy Rare! ChipmunkAdmire this remarkable Joey the Clown hand puppet! Part of the renowned Punch & Judy Show, Joey is usually the only one spared from death in the performance. His wooden head is intricately carved and vibrantly hand painted and the expression on his face is undeniably stunning. His hands and legs are also made from wood and painted. His body is crafted with colorful fabric. An antique from Germany circa late 19th century, this puppet is a true rarity!

this puppet was finely handcrafted in Germany using the best available materials

Different from other puppets developed during the same period

His body is made from felt and his mane is made from artificial plush

ID: complete with button and yellow flag #317

Steiff uses the finest mohair plush and it is not a surprise that Jocko looks gorgeous even after so many years of life

It was finely handcrafted in Germany during the 20s

Not surprisingly some toy companies devoted entire lines of string puppets for the family entertainment

that have left him with chips

Crafting puppets has been a family tradition for four generations

Age wear with paint loss

It is hard to resist its darling personality

Like the Skeleton