Victorian Carved Shoe with Pinprick Decoration antique bottles with the little wire-legged birds

with the little wire-legged birds on either side riding along for company

It was purchased from an estate in Waban

) Looking at things like this makes me want to write a story or make a drawing or something

Very well worn as documented

Williams' work has been exhibited in museums across the United States and Canada

Victorian Carved Shoe with Pinprick Decoration antique bottles with the little wire-legged birdsI believe this one was carved to hold a pin cushion, and certainly could again, but It's a quite an excellent carved shoe exactly as it is. Lovely pin prick type detailing along the sides and back and toe, and an especially nicely done front, with six nails for lacing. Polychromed a reddish brown, perfectly aged. Late 19th early 20th c I believe. 5 1 2" l x 2 7 8" t x 1 1 2" w. Very good antique condition with a great patina.