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

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

Here's the amazing Steiff black Devil hand puppet

ID: with Steiff button and chest tag

Some of the holes have been repaired by the previous owner with fabric patches

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