Damina Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s 1950

Damina Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s 1950Marionettes 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

His face expression with a pointy nose is just amazing

Else Hecht was born in 1888 in Munich

Hand crafted in Mindelheim

Pelham Puppets achieved international recognition and a reputation of manufacturing fun and easy to use marionettes for children

He was finely handcrafted in Germany circa 50s (Bi-Ba-Bo Series) and has an adorable old fashioned expression with cute twine hair

Year: 1945-52

with glass googly eyes and hand stitched features

Its body is made of fine mohair plush and it still retains the old Clemens wooden pendant ID

These are attic finds from an old hand puppet toy set

Foxy is one of Steiff's most beloved dogs and he is even more charming as a hand puppet

Made in Germany during the 1950’s (Bi-Ba-Bo Series)

Missing button