Gladiator Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s Kasperletheater Here's one of her wonderful

Here's one of her wonderful creations depicting a Princess with the nicest expression

Here's the amazing Steiff black Devil hand puppet

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

gained during its many years of life

Gladiator Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s Kasperletheater Here's one of her wonderfulMarionettes 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