Wooden hand with articulated fingers

Made:
circa 1890 in London
maker:
F G Ernst, F.G.

Wooden hand with fully articulated fingers and tenon thumb. There is a palm fitment for holding either a pen or pencil. Oval wrist. Made by F.G. Ernst c.1890.

Details

Category:
Orthopaedics
Object Number:
1999-592
Materials:
wood and ferrous alloy
Measurements:
overall: 55 mm x 100 mm x 195 mm,
type:
prosthetic hand
credit:
Richmond Twickenham and Roehampton Healthcare NHS Trust