11-01-200811-02-2008
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2431Boston
November 1, 2008 03:00 PMCalender
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Red-painted Wood and Steel Skates with Brass Acorn Terminals

Sell one like this
 
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2431Location: BostonDate / Time: November 01, 2008 3:00PM

Description:

Red-painted Wood and Steel Skates with Brass Acorn Terminals, possibly America, 1800-1840, with slots on the shoe portion dor two sets of leather straps, (wear),ht. 5 1/4, lg. 13 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-500

one skate has an age split down the middle with old hand wrought iron nail and wire make-do repairs.