CROCODILE Hand Puppet ~ Mid 1900s Punch and Judy Rare! Judge

CROCODILE Hand Puppet ~ Mid 1900s Punch and Judy Rare! JudgeThe Crocodile is one of the most iconic characters in a traditional Punch and Judy puppet show. Although it fits an adult hand, the small size gives away that this piece was part of a set designed for children. Crafted in Germany around the mid 1900s, it has a nicely hand painted wooden head. The body is finished with a synthetic fabric that resembles leather. Note that the fabric material became stiff with age. Its mouth has an inside handle stick

This funky little character can't wait to swing to your vintage toy collection

Brand: Else Hecht

his bad-tempered wife Judy and the Baby

Shows some age wear with fading

KERSA is Europe's leading hand puppet maker

Little Dracula hand puppet can't wait to join your vintage toy collection

Both ears are missing

It has amazing airbrushing details and two amusing flapping wings

Old lady has been loved and shows some wear particularly on the felt face

They produced fine plush animals from 1935-54 only and the short life of the company made their creations scarce

But his imperfections give him an extra layer of personality that only early toys possess

Decal eyes are missing parts