Hand-carved and Painted Antique Punch and Judy Puppet Head lubbers and bell puzzle-peg game with one hairline crack near

with one hairline crack near the lip of the vessel on one side

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

There is some loss of stain along edges of the carving

which photos don't do justice

It features a large flower on the lid with a decorative border

Hand-carved and Painted Antique Punch and Judy Puppet Head lubbers and bell puzzle-peg game with one hairline crack nearI 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