POLICEMAN Hand Puppet by Till De Kock ~ 1960s Rare! Henrietta Pussycat

POLICEMAN Hand Puppet by Till De Kock ~ 1960s Rare! Henrietta PussycatThis handsome POLICEMAN hand puppet is an amazing work of craftsmanship, brought to life by the masterful German wood sculptor, Till De Kock (1915 2010)! He made thousands of puppets in his long career, and this puppet is a great example of his creations, similar to the well recognized Hohnsteiner carving style! This piece has a large carved and hand painted head with an amusing thick mustache and a fabric hat. The body and hands are part of the same

Over the years the company has created a wide collection of wooden toys and figurines

like the iconic Teddy Bear

With early Steiff button and worn chest tag

dating its production between 1945-52

Its expression with glass eyes and hand stitched nose is lovely

Here's a very expressive Clown hand puppet

Well loved with mohair wear

circa 1960s and is 19in tall

This Dog Hand Puppet is an example of Kersa's amazing craftsmanship and was made in Mindelheim

ID: sewn "made in Japan" cloth tag

5cm with the neck

Shows wear with chips on the hands (broken fingers)