Re Moro Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s Théâtre_D'ombre_Turc a bird was supposed to

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

ID: missing label

Size: Approximately 4in/10cm tall

It has a fabric body with some lovely small wooden hands and legs

His origin is unknown

Re Moro Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s Théâtre_D'ombre_Turc a bird was supposed toMarionettes 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