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Pair of Ice Skates

1890s (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
Germany (made)

Pair of metal skates; each has a leather strap for attaching to the ankle. Each has a nut, bolt and clamp mechanism for heel and width adjustment. On each skate, 'The Caledonia, Real German Make' is stamped on the side and upper, and 'Best Quality' is also stamped on the side. Made for right and left foot.


Object details

Categories
Footwear
Sport
Object type
Pair of ice skates
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Ice Skate
  • Ice Skate
Materials and techniques
Cast metal with leather heel strap and buckle adjuster.
Brief description
Pair of ice skates, men's, 'The Caledonia', metal with leather heel strap, Germany for British market, 1890s.
Physical description
Pair of metal skates; each has a leather strap for attaching to the ankle. Each has a nut, bolt and clamp mechanism for heel and width adjustment. On each skate, 'The Caledonia, Real German Make' is stamped on the side and upper, and 'Best Quality' is also stamped on the side. Made for right and left foot.
Dimensions
  • At longest including nut at one end length: 32.5cm
  • At widest width: 11.3cm
  • At highest point height: 6.5cm
Credit line
Given by Mr. H.C. Samson
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.127:1-1999

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Record createdAugust 30, 2002
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O67262/pair-of-ice-unknown/
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