Old wooden hat form, marotte, hat mold. Early 20th century

Old wooden hat form, marotte, hat mould, shop display, hat stand a fantastic old wooden hat mould, found at a local garage sale here in the south west of france. Formerly used by a milliner to shape his hats. The shape is crafted from a solid block of wood. Numbered 55 rare and very decorative object. In good used condition height: 15 cm - 5.90 " width: 15 cm - 5.90 " depth: 19 cm - 7.48 " weight: 1.6 kg.