Antique Hinged Wooden Shoe Trees or Stretchers june24 There is a bean shaped

There is a bean shaped slot for the cheekpiece at the top and the curb hooks are suspended from small round holes

This small Brazilian stirrup is made of a white metal - probably a nickel alloy

On the outside there is a leather loop or sword frog

The edges of the cover are worn and there are several marks on the cover

These large circular stirrups are made of iron or steel

Antique Hinged Wooden Shoe Trees or Stretchers june24 There is a bean shapedThis is a pair of shoe trees or stretchers Each has a tall handle. When this is pushed down a steel mechanism pushes the heel backwards, thus stretching a shoe. This mechanism can be seen in Peal's SP boot lasts, but this pair do not have any maker's plaques or stamps. Each has an extra leather pad tacked on to its heel, presumably to better mimic their owner's feet. They were working tools, one handle has a split in it, both have old scars and