KERSA Punchinello Hand Puppet ~ 1960s Rare! lea

KERSA Punchinello Hand Puppet ~ 1960s Rare! leaFounded in 1925, KERSA is Europe's leading hand puppet maker. Crafting puppets has been a family tradition over four generations and the company is still in production today. KERSA stands for "Kreative Erzeugnisse Realisiert im Spielwaren Atelier", a German phrase that conveys their main vision: to create products in an artistic manner while promoting the children's imagination. This Punchinello Hand Puppet is an example of Kersa's amazing

And this toy is special not only because of its attractive appearance but also because it is an early model #317 made between 1955-58

It has a metal face mask

Shows lots of play wear and has lost almost all its mohair covering

The colors are vibrant and he seems unused

It uses the same rustic

He is another great character from an old Punch & Judy Show

5in/42 cm tall

Though Mr Punch shows signs of wear from the years of bringing joy to others

Mohair plush shows wear with bald spots

Size: Approximately 19in (48cm)

The felt hat seems to be glued to the head

Little blond Boy can't wait to join your vintage toy collection