Lanchester Lee puppet, Joey. Waldo Lanchester was a puppeteer who founded the Lanchester Puppetry Company in 1935 and it closed in 1962 I believe. The Clown is in good condition. The lower leg of the trousers needs sewing to gather at the ankle. There is a repair to the right trouser knee. The taffeta lace ruff is good. The puppet has a control which doesn't look originalwith several parts to control movements, legs, arms etc. It appears to be quite a rare item. Box is good with the details of who dressed the puppet. These were usually sold as kits but some were sold already made up and painted.