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What is a boot scraper used for?
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Used before the times of paved streets, a boot scraper was used to scrape dirt and mud off of the bottom of boots and shoes. It is recognizable by a small frame, holding a horizontal metal plate used as the scraper. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic boot scrapers from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Dachshund Shaped boot scraper/andirons
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Dachshund Shaped boot scraper/andirons
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Andirons
Materials
Metal
English Boot Scraper c. 1890
Located in Nantucket, MA
English Boot Scraper c. 1890 [H 8" x W 13" x D 10"]
Category
Antique 1890s English Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
Early 20thc Cast Mermaid Boot Scraper/Remover
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast Mermaid Boot Scraper/ Remover. Easy to handle the arms remove boots or can be used as a boot scraper.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Mounted Objects
Materials
Iron
Vintage Continental Neoclassical Style Iron Boot Scraper
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Continental Neoclassical Style Iron Boot Scraper.
This interesting vintage or antique Neoclassical style cast iron garden boot scraper has a beautiful lyre design a mask and ...
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Umbrella Stands
Materials
Iron
Antique Patinated Cast Iron Boot Scraper on Stand
Located in New York City, NY
Antique Patinated Cast Iron Boot Scraper on Stand
Category
20th Century Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
American Rooster Sheet Iron Boot Scraper
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Arts & Crafts stylized sheet iron rooster boot scraper on wooden base.
Period: Mid-20th century
Origin: United States
Size: 12" H x 12" L.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Iron


