Black leather lace-up boots, circa 1900. Suede leather worked into the boots, giving them extra charm. Original black laces for the authentic look. Short wooden cube heels that provide stability and style. Half-round toe sections, in keeping with the fashion preferences of the time. Unworn, with minimal signs of age. Probably intended for a young lady. Provenance: English shoe and boot collection.

These elegant boots are a wonderful example of late 19th century shoe fashion. The high-quality materials and fine workmanship indicate that they were made by an experienced shoemaker. Such lace-up boots were very popular at the time and were often worn on special occasions. The excellent condition of these boots suggests that they have been carefully stored and rarely or never used, which has led to their near mint condition today.