Furniture, Works of Art and Clocks - 11th January 2017

Lot 206

Treen. A mahogany and parcel gilt novelty bootjack in the form of a pistol

Estimate £200 - £300

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Description

Treen. A mahogany and parcel gilt novelty bootjack in the form of a pistol, hinged to reveal a mechanism stamped 'MAGIC', 25.5cm long.

See Edward H. Pinto, Treen and other Wooden Bygones, p. 236 and pl. 246 (H) for a similar bootjack.