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Antique Boot Jack, English, Walnut, Folding Shoe Pull, Victorian, Circa 1870
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Antique Boot Jack, English, Walnut, Folding Shoe Pull, Victorian, Circa 1870

19th century
Description

This is an antique boot jack. An English, walnut folding shoe pull, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. A fine example of enduring Victorian utility, with rich walnut hues and practical folding form.

Charming example of Victorian era craftsmanship, ideal for the period hallway or boot room

Crafted from select walnut stocks, displaying warm caramel tones and a lightly timeworn patina

Tactile turned handle provides a comfortable and secure grip when removing footwear

Fold-out boot platform with oval loop aperture for effective heel grip

Neatly folds away for portable use or tidy storage

Useful and decorative — a superb collector’s piece or practical accessory for country living

Displays well alongside other antique fireside or hallway accessories

A versatile and handsome piece, this antique folding boot jack would enhance any traditional interior or heritage setting, offering both decorative appeal and functional charm. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 24cm (9.5'')

Max Depth: 52cm (20.5'')

Max Height: 83.5cm (32.75'')

Folded Width: 24cm (9.5'')

Folded Depth: 4cm (1.5'')

Folded Height: 83.5cm (32.75'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
83.5cm (32.87")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Boot Jack to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1150663
Dealers Internal Reference
25432
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Description
This is an antique boot jack. An English, walnut folding shoe pull, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. A fine example of enduring Victorian utility, with rich walnut hues and practical folding form.
fig 1. A Victorian turned walnut folding standing boot jack with a top hand grip and a u-shaped heel cutout.
fig 1. Antique Boot Jack, English, Walnut, Folding Shoe Pull, Victorian, Circa 1870

Charming example of Victorian era craftsmanship, ideal for the period hallway or boot room

Crafted from select walnut stocks, displaying warm caramel tones and a lightly timeworn patina

Tactile turned handle provides a comfortable and secure grip when removing footwear

fig 2. A Victorian turned walnut folding standing boot jack with a top hand grip and a u-shaped heel cutout.
fig 2. Antique Boot Jack, English, Walnut, Folding Shoe Pull, Victorian, Circa 1870

Fold-out boot platform with oval loop aperture for effective heel grip

Neatly folds away for portable use or tidy storage

Useful and decorative — a superb collector’s piece or practical accessory for country living

fig 3. A Victorian turned walnut folding standing boot jack with a top hand grip and a u-shaped heel cutout.
fig 3. Antique Boot Jack, English, Walnut, Folding Shoe Pull, Victorian, Circa 1870

Displays well alongside other antique fireside or hallway accessories

A versatile and handsome piece, this antique folding boot jack would enhance any traditional interior or heritage setting, offering both decorative appeal and functional charm.
London Fine Antiques

Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 24cm (9.5'')

Max Depth: 52cm (20.5'')

Max Height: 83.5cm (32.75'')

Folded Width: 24cm (9.5'')

Folded Depth: 4cm (1.5'')

Folded Height: 83.5cm (32.75'')

Height
83.5cm (32.87")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Boot Jack to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1150663
Dealers Internal Ref
25432
London Fine Antiques
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Antique Boot Jack, English, Walnut, Folding Shoe Pull, Victorian, Circa 1870

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A Victorian turned walnut folding standing boot jack with a top hand grip and a u-shaped heel cutout.
Antique Boot Jack, English, Walnut, Folding Shoe Pull, Victorian, Circa 1870
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A Victorian turned walnut folding standing boot jack with a top hand grip and a u-shaped heel cutout.
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A Victorian standing boot jack is a utilitarian household accessory designed to allow the user to remove tight riding boots or footwear while standing upright, using a top crossbar for balance and a notched wooden base to hold the heel.

During the nineteenth century, boot jacks were predominantly manufactured using dense hardwoods such as walnut, oak, and mahogany, as well as heavy cast iron for stable freestanding models.

Authentic nineteenth-century wooden boot jacks typically display hand-turned uprights, original iron or brass hinge fittings, natural patination around the heel rest, and signs of hand-carved joinery.

An antique wooden boot jack serves as a functional decorative object when positioned beside an entryway umbrella stand, inside a traditional boot room, or alongside a fireplace hearth.

To preserve antique walnut, dust the piece regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish periodically, avoiding moisture contact to prevent swelling of the timber and joints.
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