KERSA John Bull Hand Puppet ~ 1960s Rare! mohair

KERSA John Bull Hand Puppet ~ 1960s Rare! mohairFounded in 1925, KERSA is Europe's leading hand puppet maker. Crafting puppets has been a family tradition over four generations and the company is still in production today. KERSA stands for "Kreative Erzeugnisse Realisiert im Spielwaren Atelier", a German phrase that conveys their main vision: to create products in an artistic manner while promoting the children's imagination. This John Bull Hand Puppet is an example of Kersa's amazing craftsmanship

The hands and legs are carved wood and hand painted

Grandmother is very well made and fits an adult hand nicely

Originally this puppet would have its limbs manipulated by connecting strings attached to the metal ring located at the back

felt hands and plush hair and beard

Depicting a Mademoiselle in polka dot dress

Whether you are a puppet fan or an antique collector you will love hanging around with this cheerful old puppet

He is missing his button and ear tag but retains his chest tag "Hand Teddy" as his ID

the company also developed some uncommon character like this Penguin hand puppet

Size: approximately 13

Little Mexican can't wait to join your vintage toy collection

Based on a classic mid century Steiff design

A great antique toy with lovely patina