Victorian Carved Shoe with Pinprick Decoration antique bottles Truth links at bottom left

Truth links at bottom left

Very well worn as documented

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

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

and a really great one I think it is

Victorian Carved Shoe with Pinprick Decoration antique bottles Truth links at bottom leftI 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.