Jan & John Maggs

Antiques and Art

A small brass shoe horn in the shape of a shoe

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The tiny shoe tip fits easily into one of human size, and the sculpted heel makes a handle for extracting it. An unusual and exceptionally pleasing piece, found near Wales.

English, probably 19th century

Overall length: 4 ⅛”

December sale price: $65

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