Pair of 1868 Patent Ice Skates with Tightening Screws and Eagle Heads

Description:

Pair of 1868 Patent Ice Skates with Tightening Screws and Eagle Heads, America, c. 1868, the cast bronze platform with adjustable heel locking mechanism mounted on a steel blade with applied brass eagle head finial, stamped on the top of the platform "PATENT/SEPT 3D 1867/FEBY 11Th 1868," lg. 11 in.
Estimate $200-300

There is minor pitting on one of the heel clamps on one of the skates and toning and spots of oxidation to the blades.


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