Victorian era Articulated Hand model | suit Milliners and Glovemakers Pattern_The Old Wife William Moorcroft Wisteria large flaired

William Moorcroft Wisteria large flaired bowl

Initialed to base FM (Fred Moore) - read more about the significance of an artists signature and the importance of Fred Moore in the eventual development of the Flambe glaze at Royal Doulton in our Blog article here

A master in oils

The shapely stems and sage green and pink flowers reminded her of French designer

Victorian era Articulated Hand model | suit Milliners and Glovemakers Pattern_The Old Wife William Moorcroft Wisteria large flairedVictorian era Articulated Hand model suit Milliners and Glovemakers c. 1890 Traditionally speaking this articulated hand would have been used by Milliners making Gloves to match Hats for clients, they are not often seen in the marketplace Approx 31cms (12 1 3") tall Approx 10cms (4") wide In very good condition relative to age The Pinky finger is now fixed (has been glued), all other fingers and thumb move freely Some veneer clips to base which have