Aug13
Lovers of pre-chemical plastics will be interested to hear about the sale of a rare 17th century horn shoe horn. 9 inches long, this engraved shoe horn sold for £8,800 plus buyer’s premium in a July auction in Ely. The horn was engraved all over, and included with a crown and Tudor rose image. An inscription around the edge states “Robart Mindum made this shooing horne for Mistress Blake Anno Domino 1612″. In terms of shape, you’d be hard pressed to spot the difference between this and the profusion of modern plastic shoe horns. Carolyn