Marvelous Antique Puppet with Carved, Painted Wooden Head on Post stony I believe the wood is

I believe the wood is likely walnut

This is the second of these great brass cheese wedge pen holders I've had in the shop--how not to feel a little happier with this on the desk

which is full of clues as to her creation

but they are in overall very good condition

Plus it's hard to lose track of amidst a stash of sewing and mending supplies

Marvelous Antique Puppet with Carved, Painted Wooden Head on Post stony I believe the wood isI've always got an eye out for great puppets, but rarely come across one I like as much as this guy, I'm guessing from a Punch and Judy set, early 20th century or so. What a beauty of a face, with this prominent nose, open mouth, and huge eyes, looking a mix of surprised and anxious, as if about to have to fend off something or someone! His carved wooden head is attached to a wooden post, which is covered by his hand sewn outfit, terminating in