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Folding Boxwood & Brass Shoe Size Measure, circa 1880

$369.85
£270
€316.76
CA$506.62
A$564.93
CHF 294.76
MX$6,931.96
NOK 3,751.81
SEK 3,554.76
DKK 2,364.10
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About the Item

A late 19th century folding cobbler's boxwood and brass shoe size measure, for the French market. With folding heel rest and slinging toe marker, with brass hinge. Paris point shoe size scale on the inside, marked PARIS, and an outside metre scale in centimeters. Measures: Length unfolded: 15 inches - 38 cm. Length folded: 9 1/4 inches - 23.5 cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)Width: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)Depth: 0.88 in (2.24 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1190224035572

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