SHOE ANVIL, TWO PRONG

1880 - 1940
Subcollections
Overview

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

Historical 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.

Details

Details

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

This design was widely manufactured during the late Victorian era up through the mid-20th century.

Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Last modified
Tuesday, 8 September, 2026
Completeness
94
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