SHOE ANVIL, TWO PRONG

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Overview

Cast iron shoe repair anvil - tripod form with two prongs & one stand.
Appears to be hand forged.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-37-2001.663a
Item type
Objects
Material
Iron
Width
230 mm
Height or length
170 mm
Depth
50 mm
Contextual information

A shoe anvil is a heavy metal workbench tool used to repair or finish footwear.
Designed to absorb high-impact forces. When a cobbler needs to drive a nail into a heel or press down a thick leather sole, they slide the shoe onto the anvil. The cast iron acts as a hard anvil face, automatically bending over (clenching) the nails as they pass through the leather.
Instead of buying dozens of different sizes, a multiple prong layout can handle men's boots, women's heels and children's shoes all on one heavy stand.

Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Last modified
Sunday, 12 July, 2026
Completeness
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