Victorian Wooden Glove Stretchers with Carved Dog Heads & Glass Eyes – Antique Sewing Collectible, Unique Gift for Her original Seemingly Coalport was named Coalport

Seemingly Coalport was named Coalport because of the coal that was transferred from canal boats to river vessels in the Coalbrook Dale area

The body is square-formed with slightly waisted sides and measures approximately 19cm across

An elegant and personal example of Victorian craftsmanship — decorative

Hand carved wooden Great horned owl 9cm tall

Vintage Orlik Carlton English lift arm petrol lighter c1930's

Victorian Wooden Glove Stretchers with Carved Dog Heads & Glass Eyes – Antique Sewing Collectible, Unique Gift for Her original Seemingly Coalport was named CoalportA beautiful and unusual pair of antique glove stretchers, dating from the Victorian to Edwardian era (c. 18801910). Finely hand carved from polished wood, they feature delightful dog head terminals with inset glass eyes, giving them real character and charm. Glove stretchers were once an essential item in every ladys dressing table, used to gently stretch and maintain the shape of delicate leather gloves. Today, they make a wonderful decorative piece