Lot: 122
London, England.
Circa 1775.
The shoes with leather outsoles, kidskin rear uppers and satin fronts and heels. The toes embroidered in foliate designs, and with sequins. Linen shoe lining, The buckles of steel and metal, with blue glass gems to edge.
Paper label to shoe lining, Smith Leech, No. 16, Cornhill, London.
Approximate dimensions: 5 H. x 9 W. x 2 3/4 D., the shoes. The buckles: 2 1/2 x 2 not including hooks..
Condition: The silk shattered. The kidskin shoe flaps to front pierced from buckle hardware. Some dirt, creasing to leather surfaces.
Notes: Corwainers Smith and Leech, active at No. 16 Cornhill London. One of many corwainers active in the area.
Auction Date: June 16, 2023