GRETEL Hand Puppet by Till De Kock ~ 1960s Rare! egg cozy Founded in England by Bob

Founded in England by Bob Pelham during the late 1940s

nicely crafted in Austria between 1979-85

The head is made from rubber and stuffed with excelsior (wood wool)

The face has that endearing expression and patina found only on old toys

this piece features a long mouth and amusing googly eyes

GRETEL Hand Puppet by Till De Kock ~ 1960s Rare! egg cozy Founded in England by BobThis lovable GRETEL 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. The body and hands are part of the same long fabric sleeve with lining, an indication that