THIS IS A PAIR OF ANTIQUE FRENCH WHITE / IVORY SILK SATIN WEDDING SHOES / SLIPPERS WITH LOW BLOCK HEELS FROM ABOUT 1840.  THEY ARE CUSTOM, HAND MADE AND THE MATERIAL IS SILK. THEY HAVE DECORATIVE SATIN ROSETTES AND TASSEL ON THE VAMP. THERE ARE ORIGINAL QUILL PEN HANDWRITTEN, IN FRENCH, DESIGNATIONS OF "DROIT" (RIGHT) AND "GAUCHE" (LEFT) INSIDE EACH SHOE.

HEELS OF THIS MODEST HEIGHT AND SLIGHTLY WAISTED PROFILE, COMBINED WITH SLIPPER CONSTRUCTION AND LIGHT COLORED SATIN MATCH FRENCH BRIDAL SHOES FROM THE MID 1800s.

THEY MEASURE ABOUT 8.5" IN LENGTH.

THESE ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR WEARING DUE TO THEIR AGE AND FRAGILE CONDITION BUT ARE VERY APPROPRIATE FOR DISPLAY IN A MUSEUM OR OTHER SETTING.

                                           SATISFACTION GUARANTEED OR FULL REFUND                                                       

CONDITION: WORN, FRAYED SILK, AND FRAGILE - FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY.  PLEASE NOTE: THE PHOTOS PROVIDED IN THIS LISTING ARE CONSIDERED PART OF OUR CONDITION REPORT. PLEASE EVALUATE THEM CAREFULLY PRIOR TO BIDDING.

NOTE: NO INTERNATIONAL SALES AT THIS TIME DUE TO TARIFF UNCERTAINTIES.  U.S. DOMESTIC SALES ONLY

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GUARANTEED / REFUNDS: Return for any reason within 30 days. Buyer pays return shipping costs.