Timeless: From Movies to Melodies

Lot #14:

Walton & O'Rourke (2) “Vintage Duet" Marionettes.

Walton & O'Rourke, 1930s-1960s, Walton & O'Rourke. Handmade, professional performance marionette puppets constructed of cast composite wood/plastic material from custom molds. Expertly painted and finished and with fabric costumes. These elaborate jointed marionettes are operated by approx. 12-strings attached to its wooden controller, by which a puppeteer can articulate a nuance of movement, limbs, and gestures. The puppets measure approx. 18 x 8 x 5 in. and the entire puppet rig measures 49 in. from floor to stringed controller. Exhibiting expected age, performance wear, minor soiling. Costumes are fairly tattered. Lovingly preserved by the legendary family and fully operational. In vintage fair condition.