Mr Punch Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Mint! Brothers Grimm beautifully handmade in Germany circa

beautifully handmade in Germany circa 1930s

Carved from lime wood in one of Germany's most celebrated puppet workshops

metal crown and hand stitched features

No button or other tags have survived

Peky is certainly one of these desirable dog creations

Mr Punch Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Mint! Brothers Grimm beautifully handmade in Germany circaGermany 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