GIANDINA Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s carved wood This puppet is a rare

This puppet is a rare find from an old hand puppet set made in Germany circa early 1900s

Shows wear with costume discoloration

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

Dating back to the 1940s

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

GIANDINA Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s carved wood This puppet is a rareMarionettes 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