Sailor Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s King Old Man

Sailor Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s King Old ManMarionettes have fascinated audiences of all ages over the centuries. Even operas were specifically composed for Marionettes in the 18th century. Not surprisingly a variety of toy replicas were designed for family entertainment. This little marionette is a nice example of a string puppet that populated homes in the beginning of the 20th century. Skillfully handcrafted in Treviso, Italy, by Giulio Soravia, this puppet has a beautiful hand painted

made in the early 1900s

Gently used with minor wear

They come from hand puppets used in an old Punch & Judy toy theater

His body is made from felt and his mane is made from artificial plush

made in the 50s

She was a craftswoman

This Grandmother hand puppet was created in the Curt Meißner workshop circa 1960s and is meticulously handcrafted from felt and fabric

Its head is stuffed with excelsior (wood wool) and has a cardboard finger tube for head movement

cats and dogs the company also developed some other very interesting characters

A beautiful and gently played vintage puppet

There is a small hole on one hand

Year: 1949-53