Ice skate
Category
Sports equipment, games and pastimes
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal, wood and brass
Measurements
38 x 50 mm; 213 mm (Length)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 24721.2
Summary
One of a pair of child's ice-skates with rusty metal blade fitted into wooden shoe support with brass toe reinforcement. Wide slot cut into front section and a narrow cut at the back to hold straps. Heel has a vertical screw piercing and instep has two protruding nails.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.