Hohnsteiner KASPER Hand Puppet ~ 1960s string puppet

Hohnsteiner KASPER Hand Puppet ~ 1960s string puppetMax Jacob (1888 1967) was a german puppeteer and founder of "Hohnsteiner Handpuppenspiele", one of the largest puppet companies in Germany. The company's carving style was so expressive that its unmistakable creations became highly admired and even replicated by other artists. The company was based in the town of Hohnstein and due to its popularity, puppets carved in a similar manner are generally referred as "Hohnsteiner". Here's a Kasper hand puppet

a bushy mohair tail and tiny felt hands

5in/28cm tall

With button and ear tag #6640/17

This Nurse Hand Puppet is an example of Kersa's amazing craftsmanship and was made in Mindelheim

This great piece of history will certainly be a special addition to your antique toy collection

He is a character from an old Punch & Judy Show

these only add to its allure and give it personality

nicely crafted in Germany between 1979-85

ID: with chest tag

This unique Skeleton Hand Puppet is a rare find from an old Punch & Judy toy collection

Also some wear to the stitched nose

And this Devil hand puppet comes right from Thuringia