Antique Engraved Brass Shoe Silhouette Mantel Ornament religious looking herself intense in her

looking herself intense in her devotion

which is about how old I'd guess this one is

but over time I've come to gravitate toward decidedly imperfect things

with new brown paper over the back

molding and picture frames

Antique Engraved Brass Shoe Silhouette Mantel Ornament religious looking herself intense in herFrom what I understand, brass shoe and boot silhouettes of this ilk were a Victorian era thing in Great Britain, often given as wedding gifts to be placed on the mantle and meant to bring good luck. This one, with a terrific untouched patina to the brass, struck me as an especially lovely one, and features a moveable piece at front, perhaps to be raised when good luck was especially needed??!! With pin prick engraving along the top edge and toe, and a