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1016 Large Vintage Wooden Chest With Shoe Cobblers Contents & Boots

This large vintage cobblers chest is filled with a selection of antique shoe repair tools. A fascinating piece of social history, it shows signs of age and use, but remains a unique and characterful storage solution. Ideal for collectors of antique tools or those interested in the history of shoemaking.

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Bidder Name Bidding Time Bid Auto
Fares Bone 2026-01-18 15:56:42 £12.11
Plants Brian 2026-01-18 15:56:25 £11.11 Auto
Fares Bone 2026-01-18 15:56:25 £11.00
Plants Brian 2026-01-15 17:25:01 £6.00

Auction Ended

Winning Bid: £12.11

Winner: Fares Bone

Timezone: Europe/London

Reserve Met

Vintage Cobblers Chest

This large, vintage wooden chest appears to have once housed the tools and materials of a shoe cobbler. The chest features a hinged lid and internal divisions, suggesting it was designed to organise a variety of tools and components. It contains a selection of cobblers tools, including a stretching boot, hammers, and other implements associated with shoe repair and construction.

Condition & Collectibility

The chest shows signs of age and use, with wear and tear to the wood and some corrosion to the metal tools. Despite this, it remains a fascinating piece of social history, offering a glimpse into a traditional craft. This chest would appeal to collectors of antique tools, those interested in the history of shoemaking, or anyone looking for a unique and characterful storage solution.