Mr Punch Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Kersa Germany With Kersa's paper tag

With Kersa's paper tag

Penguin has been gently used and has an amazing presence with expressive googly eyes

Scotty's head is firmly stuffed with excelsior (wood wool) and has a cardboard finger tube for movement

He has an embroidered nose and mouth and nylon whiskers

handcrafted in Germany between 1961-64

Mr Punch Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Kersa Germany With Kersa's paper tagGermany 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 Mr Punch hand puppet was created in the Curt Meiner workshop circa