Material: Gold gilt leather
Size: apx. 5 & 1/2 - 6
Measurements: Inside, toe to heel ~ 9 & 3/4 inches, Width ~ 2 & 7/8 inches, Heel
~ 2 inches
Quantity: 1 pair
A very pretty pair of ladies vintage beaded gold lame gilt leather Edwardian shoes,
c. 1908 - 1916.
They are decorated at toe with gold metallic bows, as well as fine gold and cut steel
beads, in a heart shaped pattern. Lining is white kid leather and a linen type fabric.
Heel is Cuban style. Both shoes are marked ~ Knight’s ~ on the bottom, which was
a store located in Portland, Oregon. They are not marked as to size, so I compared
to similar styles with marked sizing and estimate these to be apx. a 5 & 1/2, possibly
slightly larger.
Please keep in mind however, that although the size does appear to
be approximately as indicated, we are not exactly sure how marked size information
compares to our modern sizes, so please review measurements above for additional
details.
The shoes are in fair condition. Right shoe shows an old repair to leather, which
does not go through the lining, (see fourth image) and bow is loose. Left shoe's
bow has come off and needs to be reattached. Both shoes show some weakness to leather
at shoe front, where bows attach. The rest of the leather feels and looks quite
good, with a nice overall rich gold finish and minimal scuffs. The shoes have been
previously worn, but not excessively. Soles and heel guards appear quite good. Some
light marks to white interiors, but really not bad. Only a few gold beads missing
from shoes, with a few steel beads missing from bows.
These shoes are really pretty, however due to the old repair they are probably best
used for display.
We also have another, matching pair of these shoes, except they are a slightly larger
size and are missing their bows. We wonder if perhaps two sisters purchased the
same party shoe, one being slightly older and wearing a larger size. Who knows?
If you are interested in the matching pair please see our other listings.
Finding good condition vintage shoes, in sizes wearable today, is rather difficult,
so we were very pleased to purchase a small collection of size 6, 7, 8 and 9 Victorian,
Edwardian and 1920's foot wear, listed separately, here on our web site.
