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Fri, Jan 15, 2021 01:00AM EST
Lot 17

Antique Military Riding Boots and Cherry Boot Jack

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A 19th century cherry free-standing bootjack with swinging toe hold and pair of leather military riding boots with wooden boot lasts. Bootjack is mortise and tenon constructed with contoured handles. Bootjack measures 31.5 inches tall by 17.5 inches wide and 18 inches long.

Offered with an antique pair of riding boots. Leather soles, black leather uppers with brown leather trim at top of the boot. They have no identifying marks. Included are antique wooden boot lasts inside the boots. Boots with lasts measure 26 inches tall. They are narrow, but size approximately USM 10-12.

Condition

The bootjack is in very good condition. The boots are complete, though many seams are coming apart in the soles and ankles. The boots are most likely display only pieces. 

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