Rare authentic pair of antique British industrial wooden-soled clogs dating approximately from the late Victorian / Edwardian period to the early 20th century (circa 1880–1930).

These are genuine handmade English working clogs with thick carved wooden soles, leather uppers and original iron clog irons (“cokers”) fitted to the toe and heel.

Particularly interesting enclosed ankle-boot form with buckle fasteners and heavy protective overlapping leather flap to the instep, possibly intended for foundry, engineering, blacksmith or other hot industrial work where protection from sparks, hot swarf or debris was required.

Traditional British clogs were widely used in Lancashire, Yorkshire and other industrial regions during the height of the Industrial Revolution and into the early 20th century. The iron fittings protected the wooden soles from cobbles, mill floors and workshop wear.

Features:

Hand-carved wooden soles

Thick black leather uppers

Original iron heel and toe pieces

Riveted and hand-finished construction

Side buckle fastenings

Unusual protective instep flap

Approx UK size 8

Condition: Authentic used antique condition with age-related wear throughout. Leather dry/worn in places, interior lining worn, surface scuffs and oxidation to ironwork. Structurally still displays very well with strong industrial character and patina.

No obvious maker’s marks found.

A rare surviving example of traditional British industrial footwear and an excellent display piece for collectors of:

industrial history

mining/foundry memorabilia

folk footwear

blacksmithing

working-class social history

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