Old, Much Patinated Plaster Hand Mold childrens bowls documented

documented

9" tall x 6 1/4" at widest

” I cannot imagine the number of hours that went in to detailing the wood grain on each and every beam

with some wear to the sole

I'd guess late 19th/early 20th c

Old, Much Patinated Plaster Hand Mold childrens bowls documentedI have no idea the maker behind this plaster mold, but it's certainly a handmade one, and appears quite an old one, too, perhaps made for casting hands for dolls or puppets, but maybe the work of a sculptor. Richly patinated and wonderfully crusty whatever the case, and just an excellent object, which stands on its own, hand raised, on a flat surface. 6" x 3 1 8" x 1 1 4". Good much used condition, rich and crusty patina.