Pair of Large Paint-decorated Ice Skates

Description:

Pair of Large Paint-decorated Ice Skates, probably America, 19th century, the long iron runners with tightly curled prows mounted to carved and black-painted platforms with iron shoe supports, (wear),lg. 38 1/2 in.
Estimate $200-250

Oxidized runners and wear to the edges of the platforms. Shoe supports broken on one skate.


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