Dona Rosega Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s papier mâché

Dona Rosega Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s papier mâchéMarionettes 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

Scotty is well loved and shows lots of play wear

from  5'' to 6'' (12

The fabric costume shows some age wear

ear tag #0720

From the early 1900s

KERSA stands for "Kreative Erzeugnisse Realisiert im Spielwaren Atelier"

10in/25cm long

small chips and age wear

but none of them is as fun as the hand puppet Mecki

Like other toys of the time

ID: missing metal pendant

Quality mohair plush with a colorful fabric dress