Skate
Category
Sports equipment, games and pastimes
Date
Unknown
Materials
Steel
Measurements
50 x 72 mm; 270 mm (Length)
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 33269
Summary
A pair of steel ice skates with thick blades. On the top is a shaped plate with a central hole with a clip on either side for attachment to a boot. There is a heel plate with ends. Both plates are adjustable with a lever and screw. Marks include, on the top : PECK & SNYDER'S / AMERICAN CLUB; within a shield: PATENTED / D.F.C. 15.1868 / 28.1869 / JUL.12.1871 / REISSUED / FEB ...... R 9½ L9½.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.