19th c. Leather Horseshoe Lawn Boots c.1860
$850
ABOUT
Sold as a set only.
Set of four leather horse hoof boot protectors for tennis and cricket lawns, circa 1860s. These would be used by horse-drawn early lawn mowers to avoid sharp indentations made by the horse's hooves and shoes in the turf. This a very rare full set made of thick leather with straps, rivets, buckles and thick wool at the ankles. Embossed with "Coles Patent".
- CREATOR Coles Patent.
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DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1860.
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MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Leather.
- CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
- DIMENSIONS H 7 in. W 8.25 in. D 9 in.
HISTORY
With the growth of tennis and other lawn sports there was a need for larger lawn mowers. Saddlers came up with the hoof boot to protect the tennis court or other lawns, turf.
