Lot Essay
It has been suggested the positioning of the cross to the heel and the crown to the toe has irreligious overtones. On the other hand perhaps it is quite the reverse.
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A large mahogany table shoe snuff, mid 19th century
decorated overall with brass tack inlay, to simulate stitching and buttons, a crown to the toe and a cross to the sole, the toe and heel capped with bone, mother-of-pearl inlay to the cover -- 5in. (13.7cm.) long
decorated overall with brass tack inlay, to simulate stitching and buttons, a crown to the toe and a cross to the sole, the toe and heel capped with bone, mother-of-pearl inlay to the cover -- 5in. (13.7cm.) long
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