1890s Glass Advertising Paperweight HECKEL TURN SHANK Women's Shoes ROCHESTER NY

Description

Rare 1914 Lusitania menu dated
just nine days before the outbreak of World War I
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: This auction ends on the night of Monday, August 30. However, I will be out of town and will be unable to ship until after I return on Wednesday, September 8. Please take this into account and ask any questions prior to bidding.
Rare and fabulous antique advertising paperweight for the Heckel Patent Turn Shank [for women's shoes], Rochester, New York, 1890s, fused glass in three colors under clear, the overall dimensions 4" x 2-1/2" x 3/4". In excellent condition, with no cracks, chips, scratches of note, or losses to design.
The image features two women's shoes, one with and one without the device, together with a caption reading in part: "The Heckel Pat. Turn Shank Gives Comfort to the Foot and Retains Stylish Shape of Shoe. The Name 'John Heckel' Stamped on Every Shank. Beware of Imitations. M.F.R.D. by John Heckel, Rochester, N.Y., Pat'd. May 23, 1893. . . ."
Rare; I was able to locate only two other examples, one in the collection of the New York Historical Society. A fantastic opportunity for the advanced collector of vintage advertising, paperweights, or fashion-related memorabilia!
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