This offering is for an antique late 19th century pin cushion in the form of a hand carved folk art wooden shoe. The shoe measures app. 5.5″ long and it stands 3.25″ high to the top of the cushion. There is some excellent detail carving in the relief on the toe and around the lacings. Note that the lacing is wound around small nail heads. The original green and gold paint surface is excellent with light wear and a very nice patina. There is a small chip on the back side right at the top edge as seen in our close-up photo’s. Otherwise the condition is excellent. If additional photo’s are needed or you have need of answers to questions we do not address we will be happy to supply them. WE USUALLY SEND OUR INVOICE WITHIN 1 HOUR OF THE AUCTIONS ENDING. The item “Old Antique Vtg Late 19th C 1800s Hand Carved Folk Art Shoe Pin Cushion Nice” is in sale since Friday, April 5, 2019. This item is in the category “Art\Folk Art & Indigenous Art”. The seller is “americaspride” and is located in Trenton, Illinois. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Size: Mini (up to 6in.)
- Region of Origin: US-Northeast
- Style: Folk Art
- Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
- Material: Wood
- Date of Creation: 1800-1899
- Type: Sculptures & Carvings
- Width (Inches): 5.5″
- Color: Green and Gold
- Subject: Shoes
- Originality: Original
- Height (Inches): 3.25″