CROCODILE Hand Puppet ~ Mid 1900s Punch and Judy Rare! trevira velvet But both repaint and redress

But both repaint and redress jobs seem old and must have happened sometime in the past

this puppet was finely handcrafted in Germany between 1964-1978 and uses the nicest mohair plush

This very expressive Royal Queen hand puppet was created by German designer Gerhard Stiehl and produced in the town of Borna

that is still solid

CROCODILE Hand Puppet ~ Mid 1900s Punch and Judy Rare! trevira velvet But both repaint and redressThe 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