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What is a boot scraper used for?

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What is a boot scraper used for?
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

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