MADELON Hand Puppet ~ Guignol France early 1900s Rare! miscelaneous Please note that the tip

Please note that the tip of his mustache is chipped

It began in 1880 with the seamstress Margarete Steiff

Excellent condition with Else Hecht's tag

Condition: Pre-owned vintage puppet

is internationally renowned for its artistry

MADELON Hand Puppet ~ Guignol France early 1900s Rare! miscelaneous Please note that the tipIn 1808, Laurent Mourguet created the "Guignol", a puppet character that gave birth to an entire theater genre and became a true French icon! Guignol is a representation of the working class of the period and brings the humor and wit of the everyman to life. Like his English counterpart, Mr. Punch, he uses humor to challenge the powerful and has gathered fans from all over the world. Here's a nice example of an authentic and old Guignol hand puppet