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    Posted 4 years ago

    jscott0363
    (903 items)

    Hello everyone!
    One of my recent finds is this antique match holder. I considered it as equestrian riding boots on a platform, but the 1998 Schiffer Collectible Match Holders book list this one as "Military Boots On Platform". This one has no striker plate and is in much better condition than the one shown on page 31 of the Schiffer Collectible Match Holders book. It's from the early 1900 period, or even earlier, and is made of cast iron. The base is bronze plated. This one also measures slightly larger than the one featured in the Schiffer book and stands 4 1/4" tall, 4" wide and 3 1/4" deep. The boots retain 99% of their original paint. A quick cleaning brought it back to its' original glory.

    Thanks for stopping in for a look!!
    Scott

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    Comments

    1. Newfld Newfld, 4 years ago
      Fantastic cast iron boots design here, Scott this must have been a delightful find for you as an equestrian boots collector!
    2. jscott0363 jscott0363, 4 years ago
      Thanks Jenni!! I was very excited to find this one. I made a $20 offer and the buyer accepted it. So, I was VERY happy to say the least!!
    3. jscott0363 jscott0363, 4 years ago
      Rob
      Kurt
      Phil
      kwqd
      BB2
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      Jenni (thank for the comment)
      Thank you all very much for the loves and for stopping in!!!
    4. jscott0363 jscott0363, 4 years ago
      AO,
      Thanks very much for the love and for stopping in!!
    5. Vynil33rpm Vynil33rpm, 4 years ago
      These Boots were made for Lightning
    6. jscott0363 jscott0363, 4 years ago
      Lol!! Thanks Vynil. They were definitely made for Lightning!
    7. jscott0363 jscott0363, 4 years ago
      Kevin
      and
      dav2n01
      Thank you both very much for the loves and for stopping in!!
    8. jscott0363 jscott0363, 4 years ago
      Thanks Watchsearcher for the love and for stopping in!!
    9. jscott0363 jscott0363, 4 years ago
      Thanks dlpetersen for the love and for stopping by!!
    10. jscott0363 jscott0363, 4 years ago
      fortapache
      Kyra
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      and
      Thomas
      Thank you all very much for the loves and for stopping by!!!
    11. jscott0363 jscott0363, 4 years ago
      T.hank you Eileen!! This one had been marked down several times and finally I offered 1/2 of the asking price and the seller accepted right away. I think most folks passed on it as it looked to be in rough condition. But, I usually see the diamond in the rough. So, I knew it could be brought back to life fairly easy. Sometimes, you just have to take a chance. I'm glad I did!!!
    12. jscott0363 jscott0363, 4 years ago
      Eileen
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      Ben
      Thank you both very much for the loves and for stopping by!!!
    13. jscott0363 jscott0363, 4 years ago
      Theonlyone,
      Thanks very much for the love and for stopping by!!!!
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      Thank you farmlady for the love and for stopping by!!
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    18. jscott0363 jscott0363, 4 years ago
      Vintagegirl66,
      Thank you very much for the love and for stopping by!!!

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