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R.H. Earle's Ice Skate Patent Model
Estimate:
CA$200 - CA$300
Sold
CA$375
Live Auction
Canadiana & Decorative Arts
Size
2.25"H x 10"W x 2.75"D.
Category
Description
St. John's Newfoundland. 1870s. Steel. Early steel patent model for an improved method of fastening skates to boots. All steel construction, with accompanying patent office tags and explanation of the features of the patent model. Tag marked, "No. 15505 R.H. Earle Skate 1874".
Condition
Very good. Some oxidization.
Medium
Steel.
Provenance
From the Catherine Thuro Collection.