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Posted 12 years ago

Alexandria…
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Got these ice skates from a junk man who frequents the local dump. Don't know much about them. Does anyone know the value or any information? I've seen similar ones but none with the fancy blades.

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vetraio50, 12 years ago
I think these are just beautiful!
They are beautifulyforged.
http://www.antiqueiceskateclub.com/
Alexandriasfavorite, 12 years ago
Thank you for the link to the skate club. I had e-mailed them but never got a response.
HansBrinker, 4 years ago

In the town of Lunenberg in Nova Scotia beautiful ice skates were made by an unknown blacksmith, possibly from 1890-1920 or older.
The skates have a continuous skating iron at the back that is beautifully decorated. At the front, the skating iron is forged in a curl or leaf motif.

This type of skating is also referred to in Canada as 'Down River Skates' or 'Tail skates'. nice skates...i love them!
Alexandriasfavorite, 4 years ago
Thank you HansBrinker for all the great information! :)
HansBrinker, 4 years ago
You are welcome!

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