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19th Century Ladies Treen Ankle Boot or Shoe Stretchers
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19th Century Ladies Treen Ankle Boot or Shoe Stretchers

19th century
Sold by Elmgarden
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19th Century Ladies Treen Ankle Boot or Shoe Stretchers

A great looking pair, made in Golden Beech, each of the the stretchers come into 3 and are easy to use

The Stretchers are in very good vintage condition and a great display piece

The stretchers are 11” high and 11” long 4” wide

GY80

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated these Antique Wooden Shoe Stretchers to the Victorian era.

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SA1180027
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Description
19th Century Ladies Treen Ankle Boot or Shoe Stretchers
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A great looking pair, made in Golden Beech, each of the the stretchers come into 3 and are easy to use.
Elmgarden

The Stretchers are in very good vintage condition and a great display piece

The stretchers are 11” high and 11” long 4” wide

GY80

Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated these Antique Wooden Shoe Stretchers to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1180027
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GY80
Elmgarden
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A pair of 19th-century carved wooden ladies ankle boot stretchers featuring smooth contoured timber sections and shaped top handles. SOLD13 AUG 26
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Archive I A pair of 19th-century carved wooden ladies ankle boot stretchers featuring smooth contoured timber sections and shaped top handles. SOLD13 AUG 26

19th Century Ladies Treen Ankle Boot or Shoe Stretchers

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A pair of 19th-century carved wooden ladies ankle boot stretchers featuring smooth contoured timber sections and shaped top handles.
19th Century Ladies Treen Ankle Boot or Shoe Stretchers
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A pair of 19th-century carved wooden ladies ankle boot stretchers featuring smooth contoured timber sections and shaped top handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectShoe Stretchers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBeech, Wood
  • ColourWarm Amber
  • MotifsCarved top handles, Split sectional body, Contoured boot form
  • SizeH 28 cm (11 in) x W 28 cm (11 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Treen refers to small handmade wooden functional household objects, including boot stretchers used in the 18th and 19th centuries to maintain the shape and fit of leather footwear.

Historically, boot trees and shoe lasts were crafted from dense hardwoods such as beech, maple, or fruitwood, selected for their stability and resistance to warping under pressure.

Authentic 19th-century examples display smooth hand-carved contours, natural timber patination, hand-turned handle tops, and functional multi-section joinery designed for insertion into tight boots.

Antique wooden boot trees serve as sculptural decorative accents when displayed on bookshelves, mantelpieces, or entryway consoles to add organic texture and historical interest.

To preserve antique treen, clean gently with a soft dry cloth and apply natural beeswax polish periodically while keeping the wood away from direct heat sources and high humidity.
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