Edwardian Spats or Spatterdashes Dated to 1901 in Original Box

Imagine popping back into time to go shopping...circa 1901... and coming home to 2014 with a boxed pair of warm, woolen spats complete with the button hook just as originally packaged....

This seems like a dream...but these incredible spatterdashes will make you feel as though you lived it!

They are indeed truly authentic. They are from the Edwardian era and dated to circa 1901 based on style, labeling, the maker's history and even the manufacturing logo on the lid from the box company.

The spatterdashes are in their original box labeled: G.G. Brown's High Grade Perfect Fitting Spats. The color is listed as "Faun." Still stitched together just as they were when offered for sale over 113 years ago...these spats have never, ever been used.
Hand sewn.They are made from a very light olive colored woven wool that has also been felted. The buckled strap and edging is made from soft, supple leather. There are four tortoise shell buttons on each spat and they come with the original metal button hook that was included in the box from G.G. Brown. The box itself is labeled as having been made by the Rhoades Paper Box Company.


The size on the box indicate that the spats will fit a size 11. We have measured and researched these sizing conversions from this era compared to ours, and can only offer that there is no comparison.  The height of the spats on the inside is 4 3/4 inches or 12 cm. The length at the longest point is 9 1/2 inches or 24 cm. 

Certainly, the value of these is due to their unworn condition and that they remain in their original packaging with original button hook. There is, luckily, no damage from moths nor acidic discolorations due to the packaging. This is simply a glorious find that will truly be appreciated by both curators and discerning private collectors.