Victorian Brass Boot Fireside / Mantle Accessory
In Victorian era England, boots and shoes were consider tokens of good luck and as such, placed 'fireside' within the home.
This beautiful Victorian example, handmade made from brass, has a fun and quirky feel, complete with a lovely characterful, but shiny patina.
Use it as a ‘modern day’ fire accessory, as a little display piece on a shelf, or perhaps gift it as a special good luck token to a loved one!
Key Points:
• An antique brass Chimney/Mantle Ornament
• Used within the home as a good luck token
• Cut and 'punched' from brass sheet with a thick metal ‘prop’ to its reverse
• In great condition with a warm, gently aged patina to the metal
• Very likely of British origin
History:
Shoes have for centuries, been powerful symbolic items, often hidden in walls, chimneys, under floorboards and in roof cavities. Thought as symbols of good luck and fortune, these were very popular in the 17th and 18th and 19th Centuries as love tokens and often given as wedding gifts!
Used within English homes, shoes and boots have also long believed very powerful, in warding off unwanted spirits and witches!
Year of manufacture:
c. 1880-1900
Approximate Measurements:
10cm h (at tallest point) / 13cm W ( at widest point) 7cm Deep including prop
Approx 1mm thick brass
Condition:
It is in very good antique condition, with a beautiful, gently aged, patina to its front face and a rich burnished finish to its reverse. It stands well on its sturdy prop arm, though does have a tiny 'kink' in the metal at the base of its heel. Please see image 8 for clarity. This does not affect its stability, use or aesthetics.
Please note that all our metalwares are sold in 'as sourced' condition as a rich, aged patina is often hard to replicate once highly polished, however this could be polished to a higher shine as desired.
Postage & Packaging:
As per our brand ethos, your item will be very carefully and securely shipped, wrapped with the utmost care in sustainable recycled and recyclable packaging.
In Victorian era England, boots and shoes were consider tokens of good luck and as such, placed 'fireside' within the home.
This beautiful Victorian example, handmade made from brass, has a fun and quirky feel, complete with a lovely characterful, but shiny patina.
Use it as a ‘modern day’ fire accessory, as a little display piece on a shelf, or perhaps gift it as a special good luck token to a loved one!
Key Points:
• An antique brass Chimney/Mantle Ornament
• Used within the home as a good luck token
• Cut and 'punched' from brass sheet with a thick metal ‘prop’ to its reverse
• In great condition with a warm, gently aged patina to the metal
• Very likely of British origin
History:
Shoes have for centuries, been powerful symbolic items, often hidden in walls, chimneys, under floorboards and in roof cavities. Thought as symbols of good luck and fortune, these were very popular in the 17th and 18th and 19th Centuries as love tokens and often given as wedding gifts!
Used within English homes, shoes and boots have also long believed very powerful, in warding off unwanted spirits and witches!
Year of manufacture:
c. 1880-1900
Approximate Measurements:
10cm h (at tallest point) / 13cm W ( at widest point) 7cm Deep including prop
Approx 1mm thick brass
Condition:
It is in very good antique condition, with a beautiful, gently aged, patina to its front face and a rich burnished finish to its reverse. It stands well on its sturdy prop arm, though does have a tiny 'kink' in the metal at the base of its heel. Please see image 8 for clarity. This does not affect its stability, use or aesthetics.
Please note that all our metalwares are sold in 'as sourced' condition as a rich, aged patina is often hard to replicate once highly polished, however this could be polished to a higher shine as desired.
Postage & Packaging:
As per our brand ethos, your item will be very carefully and securely shipped, wrapped with the utmost care in sustainable recycled and recyclable packaging.
In Victorian era England, boots and shoes were consider tokens of good luck and as such, placed 'fireside' within the home.
This beautiful Victorian example, handmade made from brass, has a fun and quirky feel, complete with a lovely characterful, but shiny patina.
Use it as a ‘modern day’ fire accessory, as a little display piece on a shelf, or perhaps gift it as a special good luck token to a loved one!
Key Points:
• An antique brass Chimney/Mantle Ornament
• Used within the home as a good luck token
• Cut and 'punched' from brass sheet with a thick metal ‘prop’ to its reverse
• In great condition with a warm, gently aged patina to the metal
• Very likely of British origin
History:
Shoes have for centuries, been powerful symbolic items, often hidden in walls, chimneys, under floorboards and in roof cavities. Thought as symbols of good luck and fortune, these were very popular in the 17th and 18th and 19th Centuries as love tokens and often given as wedding gifts!
Used within English homes, shoes and boots have also long believed very powerful, in warding off unwanted spirits and witches!
Year of manufacture:
c. 1880-1900
Approximate Measurements:
10cm h (at tallest point) / 13cm W ( at widest point) 7cm Deep including prop
Approx 1mm thick brass
Condition:
It is in very good antique condition, with a beautiful, gently aged, patina to its front face and a rich burnished finish to its reverse. It stands well on its sturdy prop arm, though does have a tiny 'kink' in the metal at the base of its heel. Please see image 8 for clarity. This does not affect its stability, use or aesthetics.
Please note that all our metalwares are sold in 'as sourced' condition as a rich, aged patina is often hard to replicate once highly polished, however this could be polished to a higher shine as desired.
Postage & Packaging:
As per our brand ethos, your item will be very carefully and securely shipped, wrapped with the utmost care in sustainable recycled and recyclable packaging.
