RARE POSTILION BOOT WITH SPUR

$1,200.00
Originally $1,500.00

Quantity Available: 1

Item Code: 1032-176

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A postilion was a man who rode one of a pair of horses that pulled a coach or artillery piece. It could be very dangerous if a leg became caught between the two horses, so each postilion wore one boot on that inside leg to protect himself from injury. Postilion riders usually rode the left horse of a pair and this style of travel was known as “posting.” This style of boot can date from 17th or 18th century.

Offered here is a single thigh boot (postilion) with spur.

It is an extremely heavy leather boot with iron spur. Constructed of numerous layers of leather sewn together and featuring a square domed toe over and stacked sole and heel. Boot consists of black leather upper that is rigid up to the knee with extra layer to top, all front seamed with upper knee flap. Right side shows heavy wear and some loss.

Spur rest stitched to the back. The original (very large) iron spur is hooked to boot on right side and has buckle strap on the left. No rowel. Upper with a vamp that features decorative tooling. Sole and heel are of stacked leather the heel features large headed hob nails.

No lining remains. Some minor separation of stitching. Measures 26” high, 13” long from toe to heel, and 7” in diameter at the top.  [jet] [ph:L]

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