Collection of Footwear; Four Pairs of Boots, Two Pairs of Spats, 19th and Early 20th Century

This lot includes four pairs of shoes and two pairs of spats.

THE FIRST
Bronzed purple leather boots with wood buttons and metal beads. Comes with pair of original wood shoe tree inserts.
Label (stamped): Sorosis / Reg. U. S. Pat. Off.
Style/Serial No. (written): 64 5771 / 40144809
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 10.25"
Heel Height: 2.25"

THE SECOND
Black leather with gray green sueded shaft boots.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 10"
Heel Height: 2"

THE THIRD
Black leather wingtip boots with scalloped side openings and wood buttons.
Unlabeled
Style/Serial No. (stamped): 340 (Star) 3202
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 10"
Heel Height: 1"

THE FOURTH
Cream canvas boots with white wood button side closures.
Unlabeled
Style/Serial No. (stamped): 435 678??? (remaining number illegible)
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 10"
Heel Height: 2"

THE FIFTH
Gray wool felt spats trimmed in gray leather and side button closure with gray leather stirrups.
Label: The Hecht Co. / Washington, D.C.
Style/Serial No. (stamped): 218 3 10
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: FW.1870.001A,B

Approximate Measurements:
Length (top to bottom of stirrup): 8"

THE SIXTH
Brown wool felt boot top spats with plastic side button closure and built-in stirrup.
Label (stamped): illegible (Flandars?)
Style/Serial No. (stamped): 81 56 3 C / Boot Top
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: FOM.1900.001A,B

Approximate Measurements:
Length (top to bottom of stirrup): 9.25"

Property of Mary D. Doering, Falls Church, Virginia

Condition: THE FIRST The overall condition is good with what appears to be repairs on a few of the button closures. The burnished finish has faded/worn off a little, there are a few loose beads, and there are scuffed and worn heels on both boots. THE SECOND The overall condition is good though the black leather is a little stiff with some creases across the toes and some minor spots on each of the shafts. THE THIRD The overall condition is good though the leather has some noticeable wear around the ankles and tops of the shafts where the dye is starting to separate to show the hide underneath. THE FOURTH The overall condition is good with some moderate soiling due to wear, most noticeably on the heels and soles of the boots. The cording and stitching along the button holes is loose in several of the holes but still attached. THE FIFTH The overall condition is good with some degradation and cracking to the leather trim along the tops of the spats and some small holes due to previous insect activity. The bottom leather stirrups are stiff but intact. THE SIXTH The overall condition is good structurally though there is a large red soiled spot on the left outer boot top near the bottom and some small spots throughout both spats. Everything is sold 'As Is'. The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. All other condition issues are stated above. To request additional working condition photos, please email couturecr@hindmanauctions.com with the lot number. Condition is a matter of opinion of the evaluator and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Clients must review and agree to the Conditions of Sale before participating in an auction.