Sailor Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s Rare 5 cm) high

5 cm) high

Size: approximately 13in/33cm tall

The bow is very worn

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

Their innovative designs and visual quality created a new puppet theater culture for adults and played an important role in education for children

Sailor Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s Rare 5 cm) highMarionettes 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