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Italian Antique Grand Tour Bronze Riding Boot Match Holder

About the Item

A quality antique Italian Grand Tour bronze boot shaped vesta or match holder dating from 1900. Modeled as a riding boot with a spur strapped to the boot with the body of the boot acting as a container, probably for matches. The boot has a wonderful green aged patina and is impressed made in Italy to the base. In good condition with signs of wear associated with age and use.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.78 in (4.5 cm)Width: 2.84 in (7.2 cm)Depth: 1.68 in (4.25 cm)
  • Style:
    Grand Tour (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Bishop's Stortford, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: MT203721stDibs: LU1328223063562

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