A fine pair of late Victorian wooden and iron ice skates featuring the early heel-screw fixing. These were designed to secure firmly to the heel of a sturdy boot while a front strap held the toe, offering a stable fit for skating on frozen ponds and rivers. Beautifully aged hardwood bodies and forged iron blades with original fittings and a deep, untouched patina. A genuine piece of 19th-century winter sport history and a perfect rustic display item. Date: c.1890–1910 Material: Hardwood and iron Condition: Age-consistent wear, solid and authentic. No modern restoration. A classic example of late Victorian ingenuity — when skating was both a pastime and a necessity on frozen waterways.
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