The puppet is in excellent condition for an item from 1951. He has complete paintwork with no coaching or chipping. He is dressed in his original clothing which is exceptionally clean for a vintage toy. The strings and control are all original with a hook to hang him from.
The puppet comes with his original box which is in very good condition. The box shows the original price of Mr. Turnip and also the date which the shop received him. The box has the original graphic which has some curling is still easily readable. There is some edge wear to the box but this is to be expected in a vintage item of this age.
Mr. Turnip became famous on British TV during the early 1950s where he featured on a fortnightly Saturday television series. Finding an original toy version of the puppet in this condition is very rare especially with his box. The puppet came to us from a private collection where he has been very well cared for.
This is a wonderful item which would sit well in any collection.
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