Ice skate
Category
Sports equipment, games and pastimes
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal and wood
Measurements
40 x 60 mm; 260 mm (Length)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 24723.2
Summary
One of a pair of child's ice-skates with rusty metal blade fitted into wooden shoe support. 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. Front reinforced with an ornately designed toe plate.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.