A Very Rare c.1800 Crocodile Leather Gout Boot sub-Antiques the carved softwood whole beautifully

the carved softwood whole beautifully fluted with black japanned chinoiserie gilt detailing to the base depicting typical oriental figures

and a delicately formed small lamp work bird

Studying the shape of these pieces further it is also very plausible they were the main supports under a small overhead balcony

knocks and scratches overall consistent with age

Indigo blue

A Very Rare c.1800 Crocodile Leather Gout Boot sub-Antiques the carved softwood whole beautifullyOrigin: English Period: George III Regency Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1790 1820 Length: 20. 5 inches Height: 10. 5 inches Width: 5. 75 inches (all at maximum) The large crocodile leather gout boot with sewn edge and lace eyes and having a pine sole survives from the first quarter of the nineteenth century. The condition of the boot is thoroughly charming with the leather showing signs of obvious wear commensurate with use and age. There are some