GIANDINA Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s carved wood a bird was supposed to

a bird was supposed to come out of the cuckoo clock that was drawn on the set wall

Steiff has created a wide range of bird characters but none is as eye-catching as Lora Parrot

Dating back to the 1940s

Here's a Devil hand puppet carved in this style and finely handcrafted in Germany circa 1960s

Brand: Pelham Puppets

GIANDINA Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s carved wood a bird was supposed toMarionettes 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 the North of Italy, it has a beautiful hand painted face and is meticulously