Skating boot
John Wilson (fl.1696)
Category
Costume
Date
Unknown
Materials
Steel and leather
Measurements
290 mm (Height)
Place of origin
Sheffield
Order this imageCollection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1148234.1
Summary
Skating boot. A pair of black leather men's skating boots with brown laces and steel ice skate blades screwed to the heel and sole. The boot is marked 'Lillisports POPULAR STYLE ASF 14790 SIZE 8 1/2'. The blade is marked 'Empire John Wilson Sheffield'.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
On the side of the blade.: Empire John Wilson Sheffield On the inside of the boot.: P [inside a pentagon shape] / Lillisports / POPULAR / STYLE ASF 14790 SIZE 8 1/2
Makers and roles
John Wilson (fl.1696), manufacturer