Skating boot
Watson and Michells Ltd
Category
Costume
Date
Unknown
Materials
Steel and leather
Measurements
290 mm (Height)
Place of origin
Manchester
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Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1148236.1
Summary
Skating boot. A pair of black leather mens' skating boots with brown laces and steel ice skate blades screwed to the heel and sole. The blade is marked 'FOREIGN LES. WATSON & MITCHELL'S LTD MANCHESTER ICE KING'.
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.: FOREIGN / LES. WATSON & MITCHELL'S LTD / MANCHESTER / ICE KING
Makers and roles
Watson and Michells Ltd, manufacturer