A handsome pair of mid nineteenth century polished wooden shoe lasts with leather toe-capped sides - very visual, and with a good dose of patina and beautiful historical wear. Hand carved and crafted, each last is made from two sections of wood. They once stood in the front parlour of the Tudor House, Hastings - also known as The Christmas House.

The Christmas House

The Tudor House, Hastings, also known as The Christmas House, when it opened to visitors each December, had a place in the hearts of the many that passed through its wee front door.  It was a magical experience, and was likened to stepping into a Brothers Grimm fairytale. The house is now sold and has passed into memory, yet its magical contents are not quite gone, as Alastair has saved the best for last - for our extra-special Tudor House Contents Sale

The eclectic mix of primitive Eastern European furniture, English country furniture, folk-art and Black Forest antiques chosen for the house were honest and humble, yet always remarkable, and put together with a sense of theatre - to achieve a more contemporary take on the past.  “It’s all about a careful mix, a telling of a story, and I hope others will find pleasure in the treasures I’ve collected and curated” says Alastair.  “Select pieces that create surprise, that transform your space beyond reality!” And these delicious shoe lasts, placed unexpectedly, could be just the thing.

Provenance: The Tudor House, Old Town Hastings, UK

Year of manufacture: c.1850

Origin: UK 

Material: wood

Dimensions: Length 25cm  / Width 8.5cm

Condition: all good, with patina, history and plenty appeal.