Hand-carved and Painted Antique Punch and Judy Puppet Head lubbers and bell puzzle-peg game which photos don't do justice

which photos don't do justice

" A bit of research informs me that Squire was the founder of the  Pilgrim Church in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood

The wood grain is lovely and this bowl's got a great patina

a storefront gallery on Elizabeth Street in NYC

Really a sweet little piece

Hand-carved and Painted Antique Punch and Judy Puppet Head lubbers and bell puzzle-peg game which photos don't do justiceI believe this wonderful old carved and painted heavy wood puppet head, which came from a fantastic set of handmade Punch and Judy puppets, represents Judy, the wife of Punch, who is typically depicted wearing a blue dress and bonnet, remnants of which remain here. I love her in her much used and worn state clearly with many puppet shows behind her, during which the paint on her nose was completely worn away, leaving the wood beneath it completely