Skating boot
Category
Costume
Date
Unknown
Materials
Steel and leather
Measurements
300 mm (Height)
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Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1148238.1
Summary
Skating boot. A pair of black leather mens' skating boots (laces missing) with ice skate blades screwed to the heel and sole. The boot is marked 'SPORTS-DROME RICHMOND.' and also '6721 4 Fitting Size 9 1/2 297'. The blade is marked 'HUDORA FAGAN FOREIGN MAKE'. It is also marked 'Patented Finest Quality Steel Made in One Piece' and 'Especially Tempered and Hardened 11 1/2 N9251'.
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.: HUDORA / FAGAN / FOREIGN MAKE Patented Finest Quality Steel Made in One Piece. Blade Especially Tempered and Hardened 11 1/2 N9251 On the inside of the boot.: SPORTS-DROME / RICHMOND. 6721 4 Fitting Size 9 1/2 297