c.1930s foot measurer of boxwood and brass, by E. Penton of London
A marvellous early-mid 20th century foot measurer of boxwood and brass.
Produced by the renowned leather merchants and cobblers Edward Penton & Son of west London, who supplied leather boots to the British army in the first world war and were established in 1833.
This attractive piece has a sliding block to measure old English and French sizes, and has a leather hoop to hang it up.
The font is very attractive, typical of the era and of similar rulers of the time and has brass details including a lovely, ergonomic thumb push to release and slide the block for measuring.
Approx. 48.5cm X 10cm X 4.5cm.
£55
A marvellous early-mid 20th century foot measurer of boxwood and brass.
Produced by the renowned leather merchants and cobblers Edward Penton & Son of west London, who supplied leather boots to the British army in the first world war and were established in 1833.
This attractive piece has a sliding block to measure old English and French sizes, and has a leather hoop to hang it up.
The font is very attractive, typical of the era and of similar rulers of the time and has brass details including a lovely, ergonomic thumb push to release and slide the block for measuring.
Approx. 48.5cm X 10cm X 4.5cm.
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