Gladiator Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s Kasperletheater Note some age stains on

Note some age stains on the corners of the mouth and a fold on the felt tongue

this hand puppet was finely handcrafted in Germany using the nicest mohair plush

ID: with Steiff button and chest tag

Devil puppet is guaranteed to bring you many playful moments

It is nicely hand painted and has an amazing expression with natural fur ruff

Gladiator Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s Kasperletheater Note some age stains onMarionettes 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