KING and QUEEN Hand Puppets by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Puma_Puppet

KING and QUEEN Hand Puppets by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Puma_PuppetGermany is recognized worldwide as home to one of the most creative toy making industries in Europe. It is not a surprise that puppetry is also very strong and has been part of their vibrant culture for hundreds of years. The brand iKnstlerpuppe (Artistic Dolls) is a great example of this elaborate style of early hand puppets once produced in the German Democratic Republic (GDR). This King and Queen hand puppet couple was created in the Curt Meiner

~ The last image shows the other characters from the same set

Shows age wear with creases and some pen markings inside

paint loss

They started handcrafting these puppets in the 20s and continued until the outbreak of the Second World War in the 40s

Pretty Polly is the unvoiced love of Mr Punch

this marionette is made up of head

with glass googly eyes

But its imperfections add a lot of vintage charm to it

Origin: North of Italy

Excellent condition with the bow still present

this Queen character is exquisite with hand-painted details and twine hair

Missing animal fur hair