Hand-carved and Painted Antique Punch and Judy Puppet Head lubbers and bell puzzle-peg game Really a sweet little piece

Really a sweet little piece

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

which photos don't do justice

with a nice warm patina

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 Really a sweet little pieceI 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