The Fratello Marionettes specializes in repairing and restoring the following types of puppets:
- Marionettes
- Rod Puppets
- Hand Puppets
- Mouth / Arm Puppets
- Pelham Puppets
- Pelham Puppet Display Units
Restoration and Re-Stringing Rates
Rates for re-stringing and minor restoration work are available below. Please e-mail Kevin Menegus for pricing on multiple puppets or on major restoration projects.
Toy Marionette Re-Stringing:
Includes:
- 25lb. Black marionette string
- Painted surfaces cleaning (if necessary)
- Minor repairs and tuning
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Fee |
Shipping |
| USA |
$40.00 |
$10.00 UPS/USPS |
| Abroad |
$40.00 |
$20.00 USPS |
Professional Marionette Re-Stringing:
Includes:
- 25lb. Black marionette string
- Painted surfaces cleaning (if necessary)
- Minor repairs and tuning
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Fee |
Shipping |
| USA |
$60.00 |
$15.00 UPS/USPS |
| Abroad |
$60.00 |
$25.00 USPS |
Instructions:
- Please send puppet and payment in U.S. Funds (check, cash, money order) to:
Kevin Menegus
696 San Ramon Valley Blvd Suite 200
Danville, CA 94526
- Please include your return shipping address.
- Complete Valuation Form (click link below)
- E-Mail pictures of your puppets after filling out the form to pelpup1@msn.com
Samples of Workmanship
This 1963 Mother Dragon made by the Pelham Puppets company of England was in desperate need of some TLC. There was a thick coat of soot over the whole marionette. All the parts were carefully removed, thoroughly cleaned, and reassembled with new cording. Finally the puppet was restrung with black braided professional marionette string.
"I want to thank you for doing such a great job on my Mother Dragon puppet, and in such a timely manner.
It is nice to have her on display looking like new again." -Debbie
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This rare first edition of the Snake Charmer was created by the Pelham Puppets company of England. His clothes were removed and pressed. All painted parts were cleaned, and finally he was re-strung with black braided professional marionette string.
"I just want you to know that I am very pleased with the work you put into
making him look so much better overall. Your packing job was also A+++ and
I appreciate that....Thanks for your professionalism
and care with the horse." -Naheed S.
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This king from the rare Alice in Wonderland series was produced by the Pelham Puppets company of England in the early 1950's. His clothes were removed, cleaned and pressed. All his painted parts were cleaned, and his head was carefully re-glued to his neck piece. Finally he was re-strung with black braided professional marionette string.
"OH MY GOSH I JUST GOT MY BABIES....THEY LOOK AWESOME...You did a fabulous job.
Wow...thank you so much Kevin for taking such good care of them and making them
beautiful again....." -Kelly N.
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Display units like the one we restored below were set up in toy stores throughout North America and England. Kevin restored the puppets and the display unit. Kevin has collected catalogues and brochures throughout Pelham's history that aid in restoring pieces with respect for the original design.
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As you can see, the marionettes needed hair, costume and stringing work. Kevin combed the hair, cleaned/ironed the costume and strung the puppets.
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Restored (Pinocchio) |
Restored (Tina) |
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As you can see, the marionette (Early 1900's Czech) needed hair and costume work - as well as stringing. Kevin combed the hair, cleaned/ironed the costume and strung the puppet. The puppet is ready for display or performance.
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Restored (side) |
Restored (front) |
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Kevin is respectful to each piece. He cleans and irons the original clothing. For Noddy, he touched up the nose with comparable paint. In the event replacement parts are required, Kevin uses parts from his collection of authentic pelham and replica parts.
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Noddy (After) |
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