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Sterling Silver Shoehorn, 1899

$800
£603.20
€695.11
CA$1,109.82
A$1,243.54
CHF 647.31
MX$15,212.84
NOK 8,216.42
SEK 7,760.31
DKK 5,189.12
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About the Item

We are thrilled to offer you this sterling silver shoehorn made by Gorham Silversmiths of Providence, Rhode Island. Hallmarked 1899, this piece is 124 years old!! Yes, you read that correctly. Williams McKinley was President at the time and leading the nation to victory in the Spanish-American War. There are raised flowers and Cupid is found both in the front and back. It is an exceptionally heavy piece and the workmanship is impeccable!!
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 2 in (5.08 cm)Depth: 0.2 in (5.08 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1899
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  • Seller Location:
    Brooklyn, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2676333063092

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