antique shoe last Blakeys anvil stand vintage

stored away in the attic for years!! Year approx 1920 The branding style, the cast iron make, and the emphasis on thriftiness (“save money” slogans) align with that period, especially around or after WWII when durability and saving were key marketin Widespread Use in Ireland Blakey's shoe protectors (heel and toe plates) were very commonly used in Ireland, Schoolchildren in Ireland often wore boots with Blakey’s attached to the soles. The metal plates made a distinctive clicking noise on pavements — a sound that many older generations still remember fondly. This is such an amazing piece of metal art, the statement says it all. Reduce foot bills save money - this was amazing marketing from this era true beauty This will make a beautiful ornment or a centre piece great talking point ideal for pubs, restaurants, hotels, shop window display and family homes. Great for props In excellent condition as seen in photos. This antique shoe last is a no. 11 vintage cast iron shoe repair tool, specifically a cobbling anvil or last stand insert. This particular item fits to a stand base or insert, which would be mounted on a cobbler's bench or held in a vise. The upright square hole would hold a shoe last—a foot-shaped mold used for repairing or reshaping shoes. Purpose: People used these tools at home or in small cobbler shops to extend the life of their footwear by replacing worn parts or adding segs to minimize wear. "BLAKEY'S SAVE MONEY" "BLAKEY'S REDUCE BOOT BILLS" this are collected as antiques or displayed decoratively, especially by those interested in vintage tools or shoemaking history. The wording on the cast iron says it all. Tralee town viewing anytime 0873728988 can be delivered!!