A Group of Seven Late 19thC English Folk Art Punch & Judy Finger Puppets

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A Group of Seven Late 19thC English Folk Art Punch & Judy Finger PuppetsOrigin: English Period: Late Victorian Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1890 Example Measurements: Skeleton: 19. 5 Long Dame: 12 Long Punch: 3 Deep Other measurements available on request Used by a professional in the zeniths of the nineteenth century, the charming group of seven finger puppets each with hand carved and painted wooden faces, hands and feet, to tailored cotton clothing, to include Punch and Judy, hangman, constable, devil, skeleton and

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There are some visible splits over the whole item

suggesting that Merritt or Sciarretta may have used him for lining work…

which is probably 1920s

It could of course be restored if so desired but as stands it represents the natural decay and wonderful elegance that comes with faded grandeur

A good large decorative pair of candlesticks that have real prescence

minor scuffs to the paintwork

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The specimens themselves are in super order with all remaining in tact and pinned

and as such is a beautiful homage from one master to another

survive from the late Victorian period