Victorian Carved Shoe with Pinprick Decoration antique bottles with the little wire-legged birds

with the little wire-legged birds on either side riding along for company

Truth links at bottom left

with one small crack in the lacquer on one short side at the very bottom

Williams' work has been exhibited in museums across the United States and Canada

she essentially shimmies a bit in a seductive sort of come hither

Victorian Carved Shoe with Pinprick Decoration antique bottles with the little wire-legged birdsI believe this one was carved to hold a pin cushion, and certainly could again, but It's a quite an excellent carved shoe exactly as it is. Lovely pin prick type detailing along the sides and back and toe, and an especially nicely done front, with six nails for lacing. Polychromed a reddish brown, perfectly aged. Late 19th early 20th c I believe. 5 1 2" l x 2 7 8" t x 1 1 2" w. Very good antique condition with a great patina.