Marine Officer Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s Hand_Puppet_Toy

Marine Officer Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s Hand_Puppet_ToyMarionettes 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

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

Similar to other Else Hecht toys of the mid 1900s

Without IDs

felt hands and plush hair and beard

This puppet is well loved but is still very charming

with expressive glass eyes and felt teeth is adorable

A very special and well loved pre-war puppet

A nylon string allows the mouth to open and close while the tail has the ability to move from side to side with a metal wire

small chips etc

Beautiful German Princess Puppet from the 1950’s

Excelsior stuffed head with cardboard finger tube

Note a missing bead on his front dress