Luxurious Antique Edwardian Supple Suede Boots

Supple, soft chocolate colored suede leather....

The boots date to the Edwardian through the extended Titanic era time lines, circa 1909-1912.

At first glance, the boots appear as though they were never used, but their soles are gently worn from either a dance floor or at home wear. 

In fact, a department store paper label is still attached to one of the soles. Sadly, this is no longer legible.

The boots are, however, labeled on the inside. Alongside inventory numbers, the Lazarus department store logo is stamped upon the wide, supple leather facing. The logo was embossed with genuine gold leaf and this is obvious since it has not tarnished nor changed color over time. The Lazurus logo glistens!

Lazurus was a beloved, elegant department store at Columbus, Ohio. These boots still have the same glamorous appearance now as they once did a over a century ago.

They are calf length in height with hand sewn, suede uppers. The lacings travel through 19 pairs of holes, lined with canvas and the front tongue edges are faced with leather.

The boots are designed with a 3 inch or 7.6 cm spool heel. There is no size measurement marking. The total length of each sole is 11 inches or 28 cm. The widest point across the sole measure 2 5/8 inch or 6.8 cm. The boots are considered quite narrow in width in comparison to shoe sizing today.

The overall condition is outstanding and many people will have a difficult time believing that these boots are indeed antique…until they examine them closely.  Yes, they are quite authentic and at excellent plus condition in our opinion…perhaps even a notch above. 

The laces are slightly discolored and may be cleaned by a professional. The leather is beautifully supple overall. Please refer to the photographs. 

Although the boots might be strong enough to be wearable, we do not recommend this in any way as their value lies in their style as well as ultra fine condition. Certainly, they will be eye-catching for any exhibition or discerning private collection.

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.