4097 – Mother Shipton Figure

Physical description:

A brass figure of Mother Shipton, with pointed hat, cloak and broom, very nicely detailed. Although we only have the top part, a supporter sent some photos showing it was part of a toasting fork. The nice dark patina accentuates the details.

Museum classification:

Images of Witchcraft

Size:

110 x 34 x 10

Information:

Purchased by the donor from an antique shop in Ullapool, Scotland.

Has the number 8007 (or perhaps 18007) on the back.

Resource:

Object

Materials:

Metal (brass)

Copyright ownership:

MWM

Purchased by the donor from an antique shop in Ullapool, Scotland.

Has the number 8007 (or perhaps 18007) on the back.