🌟 Antique c.1920 DENTS of Worcester Wooden Articulated Glove Display Hand 🌟 Rare Advertising Counter Model – Est. 1777

🧤 Item Description
A rare and original c.1920 wooden articulated advertising counter display hand, created for the prestigious glove maker DENTS of Worcester, England (est. 1777).
Beautifully crafted in solid wood, the hand features spring-articulated fingers and wrist, mounted on a sturdy circular base boldly carved with the maker’s name “DENTS.” Standing 45 cm tall, this display piece was once a centerpiece in luxury glove shops and department stores, used to present fine leather gloves in the most elegant fashion.

🏛 About DENTS (Established 1777)
Founded in Worcester by John Dent, the company quickly earned a reputation for producing the finest handmade gloves, using premium leathers and exceptional craftsmanship.
By the 19th century, Dents gloves were favored by royalty, aristocracy, and fashionable society across Europe. The tradition continues today, with the brand supplying the British Royal Family and featuring in films such as the James Bond franchise.
This display hand dates from the early 20th century—an era when gloves were an essential accessory. Articulated display models like this allowed shops to demonstrate both style and fit. Surviving examples are scarce, making this a highly collectible piece of fashion and retail history.

📏 Dimensions

• Height: 45 cm

• Base depth: 12.5 cm

• Hand width: 9 cm

🔎 Condition Report

• Surface scratches and wear consistent with age and shop use

• Warm, original patina enhancing vintage character

• Small loss to baize at the underside edge

• Fully articulated fingers and wrist, joints working smoothly

• Fingers open, close, and form natural gestures

• No cracks or structural damage

• Base carved with “DENTS,” adding authenticity and provenance
  ➡️ Overall: A well-preserved and display-ready example of an authentic Dents advertising model

📜 Provenance

• From a private London retail collection

• Acquired through a respected antiques dealer

• Professionally catalogued by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
  
  

💎 Why This Piece Stands Out
✔ Early 20th-century Dents retail display
✔ Rarely seen survivor from c.1920
✔ Maker’s name “DENTS” carved into base
✔ Fully functional articulated joints
✔ Attractive aged patina with strong visual presence
✔ Excellent provenance from a private London collection
✔ Collectible piece of fashion, advertising, and retail history
✔ Ideal as a film, TV, or boutique display prop

🎁 A Collector’s Treasure
This articulated glove display hand is more than a shop fitting—it is a tangible piece of British fashion heritage. Perfect for collectors of:

• Antique advertising & shop displays

• Fashion history & accessories

• Decorative interior & boutique displays

• Period props for TV, film, or photography

✨ Don’t miss the chance to own this remarkable survivor from the golden age of glove-making, proudly bearing the Dents name.