Wooden Shoe

[Hayward Taylor]

One of my wife's vast collection of knick knacks - I think it's a base for something -

[windrider86]

Very nice Hayward. It appears to me that it may have been a template of some sort

[Upsadaisy]

Originally Posted by Hayward Taylor

One of my wife's vast collection of knick knacks - I think it's a base for something -

Lovely shot, it really shows up the wood.
Could it be a last (used for mending shoes) or a similar device used for stretching shoes? I ask, becuase I have a "shoe stretcher" given to me by a cobbler,

[Hayward Taylor]

Hi there .... you may be right ... there is a hole at the top with screw teeth .. thanks for the compliment

[Hayward Taylor]

Originally Posted by windrider86

Very nice Hayward. It appears to me that it may have been a template of some sort

Hello there .. it could very well be .. thanks for taking a peek

[fstopMike]

Hayward, I like the nicks and gouges and the patina on this. I wonder what kind of stories it could tell about the shoes that were made or repaired on this. It shows graceful age....kinda like you and me!

[jakethepig]

Interesting subject Hayward my friend and how well you showed it. This is brilliant and so much lovely detail. Your wife has some nice knick knacks. I love this one Hayward.

Dave.

[plangereis]

An interesting subject, Hayward. I like the composition and lighting, and the subtle reflection on the table/ counter surface. I agree that this is most likely a shoe stretcher for leather shoes after they get damp. My cousin (by marriage) has a more modern version of the same thing.

[Bernzfotos]

Very nice shot here Hayward - good focus, dof and a soft relection on the surface. Well done. Cheers, Bernz

[ukglyn]

Hi Hayward

Very interesting shot my friend, I love how the grain of the wood shows right through. Your work is an inspiration as always buddy.

Glyn