Vintage Grey Long 10 button Felt Spatterdashes (Spats). Medium

£49.99

Vintage Gentleman’s Spats

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Description

Spats is an abbreviation of ‘spatterdash’, a sartorial concept born in 18th Century England as a protective accessory for military officers’ boots against mud. By the early 20th Century, spats or gaiters were widely worn by both men and women and even integrated into shoes and boots.

 

Make: No label

Material: Wool felt with leather straps

10 Buttons

Colour: fawn

Size: Not stated .. estimate to be a size 5-8 shoe

Length from front to Heel: 8 1/2″/21cm

Height Heel to top: 14″/36cm

Circumference Ankle: 8″/ 20cm

Circumference widest Calf: 12 1/2″ /31cm

Date: Not stated. most probably 20’s/30’s

Condition. pre loved Excellent. some wear and some minor moth nips.. but.. at this age.. its to be expected

Straps in Good condition

Please Note: This may be a Vintage item and its age cannot be guaranteed

Please Note: Other items and accessories not included in this sale.. for display purposes!