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Polished Oak Brass Mounted Country House Boot Jack
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Polished Oak Brass Mounted Country House Boot Jack

19th century
Description

Antique polished oak brass mounted country house folding boot jack. Circa 1880.

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

David Griffith Antiques has dated this Standing Oak Boot Jack to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1181140
Dealers Internal Reference
11022
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Description
Antique polished oak brass mounted country house folding boot jack. Circa 1880.
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

David Griffith Antiques has dated this Standing Oak Boot Jack to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1181140
Dealers Internal Ref
11022
David Griffith Antiques
David Griffith Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019

Specialising in library, hall and club room furniture, leather seating and writing tables, campaign and travelling furniture.

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An antique standing oak boot jack featuring turned wooden upright handles and an angled footplate base.
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Archive I An antique standing oak boot jack featuring turned wooden upright handles and an angled footplate base.

Polished Oak Brass Mounted Country House Boot Jack

Archive II An antique standing oak boot jack featuring turned wooden upright handles and an angled footplate base. View II
Archive III An antique standing oak boot jack featuring turned wooden upright handles and an angled footplate base. View III
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David Griffith Antiques

David Griffith Antiques
Telephone 020 7226 1126 or 07976 800 062
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17 Camden Passage
Islington
London
N1 8EA
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Aug 2019
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David Griffith Antiques
David Griffith Antiques
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An antique standing oak boot jack featuring turned wooden upright handles and an angled footplate base.
Polished Oak Brass Mounted Country House Boot Jack
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An antique standing oak boot jack featuring turned wooden upright handles and an angled footplate base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBoot Jacks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEnglish Country House
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned uprights, T-bar handles, U-shaped foot aperture, Angled baseplate
  • SizeH 81 cm (32 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

This 1880 English Country House boot jack is made from polished oak in a warm brown colour with turned uprights, T-bar handles, a U-shaped foot aperture, and an angled baseplate. The piece stands at 81 cm high, 4 cm wide, and 41 cm deep, offering a compact footprint suited to traditional hallways. Users place it beside the front door to assist with removing muddy boots after walks in the countryside. The object combines functional daily utility with decorative Victorian woodworking craftsmanship, showing a warm grain and traditional joinery. Visitors notice the vertical standing frame and the projecting footplate which secures the heel while pulling off footwear. The turned spindles and double upright poles provide a sturdy structure for hand support during use. Such items remain practical accessories in rural homes or country-style interiors, keeping mud out of living spaces while adding historical character to a boot room or entryway.

FAQs

A standing boot jack is a traditional equestrian accessory designed to assist in removing riding boots without bending down. Featuring an upright handle structure and a U-shaped foot recess, it allowed riders to leverage their body weight to slide off tight-fitting leather footwear.

Traditional boot jacks were typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, joined with iron or brass fixings. Standing variants incorporated turned timber uprights and weighted bases or footplates to ensure stability during use.

Authentic period boot jacks display hand-turned spindles, natural wear around the heel aperture, and patination consistent with age. Look for traditional joinery techniques, original metal hardware, and signs of genuine foot wear on the lower wooden base.

A standing wooden boot jack functions well in a porch, boot room, or hallway alongside an umbrella stand or coat rack. It adds textural character and historical interest to entryway spaces when paired with natural stone floors or neutral colour schemes.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year. Avoid placing the wood near direct heat sources or damp environments to prevent warping.
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