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Lot (4) Vintage Antique WALK-OVER Advertising Metal SHOE HORNS, Victorian + More

$ 10.55

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Color: Silver
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Condition: In GOOD to EXCELLENT condition. The one on the bottom of first picture has rust over Walk Over engraving which is also hard to read and there are other blemishes; one on left above, next oldest, has rust; one in middle is bent and has a very small amount of rust; one on right has only very minor edge blemishes. Please see description for more information. Please see photos and if viewing from a mobile phone please press "Read more" to see complete description.
  • Type of Advertising: Shoe Horn
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Date of Creation: 1890-1910, 1913
  • Brand: Walk-Over

    Description

    Lot (4) Vintage WALK-OVER Brand Advertising Metal SHOE HORNS Victorian and Later Eras
    Sizes: 4 1/4", 3 3/4", 3 3/8", 3 5/8" high
    Original
    MADE IN U.S.A.
    HISTORY and AGE ESTIMATES:
    Walk-Over is a company still active today.  In their own words:
    "A fine shoemaking tradition since 1758, Walk-Over has the unique distinction of being the oldest footwear brand in the United States."
    From oldest to newest, using the first picture as reference:
    1. Horizontal one on the bottom:
    4 1/4" long, steel + possibly a zinc coating, hooks on back behind the hanger hole (for pulling shoe laces?),
    late 1800's, early 1900's
    2. Far left:
    3 3/4" long, stamped:  "SOMMER'S 12-16-13" at top front underneath hanging hole, dated
    1913
    3. Middle:
    3 3/8" long, stamped:  "MADE IN U.S.A." on front below the Walk-Over insignia; stamped on back, partially rubbed off: "'ORIENT...TRADEMARK", I do not know the exact age of this one
    4. Far right:
    3 5/8" long, no marks seen other than the more modern Walk-Over insignia, I do not know the exact age.
    CONDITION:
    In GOOD to EXCELLENT condition.  The one on the bottom of first picture has rust over Walk Over engraving which is also hard to read and there are other blemishes; one on left above, next oldest, has rust; one in middle is bent and has a very small amount of rust; one on right has only very minor edge blemishes.
    Please view photos carefully as they complete the description.
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    Item is sold as-is.  It does not qualify for refunds or returns.  Please ask any questions before bidding.  Payment must be received by Paypal within 3 days (if auction).  I will be happy to combine purchases if possible and practical.