GENTLEMAN Marionette ~ Czechoslovakia early 1900s Rare! tabby cat Small hole on the bottom

Small hole on the bottom front where the Steiff button used to be

This puppet is an example of Kersa's amazing craftsmanship and was made in Mindelheim

This model was handcrafted in Germany between 1952 and 1963

His head is beautifully carved and hand painted

It was gently used (or not used at all) but has a stain in one arm due to age

GENTLEMAN Marionette ~ Czechoslovakia early 1900s Rare! tabby cat Small hole on the bottomRecognized by their refined beauty and clever construction, Czech Marionettes developed into a valued art form that is prized all over the world! This adorable Gentleman marionette is a nice example of Czech's craftsmanship of the early 1900s and is only 8in 20cm tall. During that time, string puppets of this scale were created for touring puppeteers or for family entertainment and are very collectible nowadays. They use the classic triangular