Antique Ice Skates with Adjustable Straps
| Lot number | 303 |
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| Category | Antiques & Furniture |
| Auction | Auction Monkey Witchy Wonders |
| Date | October 20, 2026 at 7:00 pm ET |
| Auction house | Auction Monkey |
| Location | Lusby, Maryland |
Description
Get ready to travel back in time with this pair of antique ice skates, marked "Union Hardware Co." with a charming clover-shaped cutout in the footplate. These skates likely date to the early 20th century and showcase a rugged design meant to attach to boots with their original adjustable straps. Made of metal, these skates tell a story of outdoor winter fun in a bygone era where comfort was secondary to pure adventure. The worn straps and patina bear the marks of countless glides across frozen lakes, making them a nostalgic nod to simpler times. Whether for display or as a conversation starter, this pair has history written all over it.
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