{"product_id":"ebay-188951980183","title":"Antique Victorian Edwardian Long Cattle Horn Shoe Horn Ornate Metal Handle c1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique Victorian Edwardian Long Cattle Horn Shoe Horn Ornate Metal Handle c1900\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge antique long-handled shoe horn, believed to date from the late Victorian or Edwardian period, circa 1890–1920.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade from genuine natural cattle horn with attractive dark brown, amber, cream and translucent colouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe upper end has an ornate cast metal mount with scroll and foliate decoration. Above this is a threaded silver-coloured metal terminal with hanging ring. The threaded construction is consistent with period manufacture, although I cannot confirm whether the upper silver-coloured section is original to the shoe horn or a later replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA substantial and decorative example, intended to allow shoes to be put on while standing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe horn has age-related scratches, surface marks and wear. The metal mount has tarnishing, rubbing and loss to the finish, all consistent with age and use. Please study the photographs carefully for condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo clearly identifiable hallmark has been found, so the silver-coloured fittings are being described as white metal \/ silver-coloured metal rather than solid silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApproximate date: late 19th \/ early 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaterial: natural cattle horn with mixed metal fittings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStyle: Victorian \/ Edwardian\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eType: long-handled standing shoe horn\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Robin's Bazaar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58915688808792,"sku":"EBAY-188951980183","price":95.47,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/8474\/7352\/files\/1_39969708-308d-4a6c-840e-581027302933.jpg?v=1792792279","url":"https:\/\/robinsbazaar.com\/products\/ebay-188951980183","provider":"Robin's Bazaar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}