Sailor Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s Rare The bow is very worn

The bow is very worn

Its body is made from felt with some animal fur details

But like all well made pre-war toys the imperfections give an added layer of personality and uniqueness to it

made in the early 1900s

They are from German origin

Sailor Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s Rare The bow is very wornMarionettes 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