Old, Much Patinated Plaster Hand Mold antique card game ) of Chama

) of Chama

dating sometime between 1912 and 1921 (after which pieces were marked “ZCPO” and “Zanes Ware

while the Hoovers themselves feel almost like invaders amidst the Victorian interior

and in a very nice

which look like energetic scribbled line drawings--this doghouse the very best example of that among them

Old, Much Patinated Plaster Hand Mold antique card game ) of ChamaI 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.