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Brass Punch and Judy doorstops, 1900`s ca, England.
These decorative original antique standing solid brass Punch & Judy ornaments could work as doorstops, book ends of fireplace guards. The are of a good large size and a playful finishing touch to decorate any room or as a comical present.
Quality cast in high relief with flat backs. Each character is portrayed on a low pedestal base. Alongside Punch is a dog who wears a ruffled collar and a plumed hat. Judy is shown with a cat and holding their baby.
Structurally in very good condition with an age patina to the brass. They sell together. The price is for the pair.
Punch and Judy History
Punch and Judy are traditional British puppet show characters, with roots in the 16th-century Italian masked `Commedia dell `Arte`. Punch is an anglicized version of the Italian name Pulcinella; the character known for his long nose, squeaky nasal voice and his
wooden spoon.
The first mention in British Literature of a Punch puppet show is in the late 17th Century. During the 18th Century, Punch and Judy shows became an established popular entertainment, performed with hand puppets in mobile puppet stages set up on street corners. Originally intended for adults, by the late Victorian Era, they were primarily performed for children.
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