Pair of Antique Folk Art Brass Boot Match Holders ceramic sundial are pretty terrific too

are pretty terrific too

Late-ish 19th c

died in 1967

but overall condition is very good

Pair of Antique Folk Art Brass Boot Match Holders ceramic sundial are pretty terrific tooOne sees Victorian brass mantle display boots from time to time, which I believe were often given as wedding gifts and meant to bring good luck. But these folk creations, of thinner cut brass, are American I believe, with match holders welded onto their backs. Great forms I really love these long pointy toes etched with pinprick type detailing for the eyeholes and along the tops, toes and heels. Very homespun feeling and very sweet. Found in Maine.