{"product_id":"antique-wooden-oak-1930s-shoe-shine-shop-used-try-on-seat-box-with-mirror","title":"Antique Wooden Oak 1930s Shoe Shine \/ Shop Used Try On Seat \/ Box with Mirror","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Wooden Oak 1930s Shoe Shine \/ Shop Used Try On Seat \/ Box with Mirror \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA charming \u003cspan data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"157\"\u003eearly 20th century shoe shine seat\u003c\/span\u003e, crafted in solid wood with a warm, rich patina developed through years of use. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis unusual piece was likely designed to provide a comfortable footrest for shoe polishing while also offering a clever hidden feature with the concealed mirror. The brown leather seat is where the worker would have sat, providing them with ease and comfort. \n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"645\"\u003eThe sloped footrest section lifts to reveal the\u003cstrong data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"437\"\u003e mirror\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the wearer to inspect the shine and finish of their footwear once the work had been carried out. The footrest retains its original ribbed rubber surface, providing grip and protection during use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"645\"\u003eIt may also have been designed for shop use, allowing a customer to sit at ease whilst trying on their potential new footwear and then being able to take a look in the mirror. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"950\"\u003eBeautifully constructed with shaped sides and simple, functional lines, this piece reflects the craftsmanship of traditional shoe equipment from an era of sophistication and hard working daily activities. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"950\"\u003eThe shoe shine would have originally been found in a street, out the front of a shop or within a cobblers shop and attracted people as they passed by to have their well cherished shoes cleaned and maintained. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"950\"\u003eEqually suitable as a collector's item, decorative piece or display accessory for a vintage-inspired interior. A charming piece to add character to any interior. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"950\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: 30cm x 69cm x Height 31cm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"950\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: Nice antique order. Mirror with no chips or cracks. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"950\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem no. 9084\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Brook Antiques ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54211331588438,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/2474\/5046\/files\/IMG_9853.jpg?v=1781616526","url":"https:\/\/brook-antiques.com\/products\/antique-wooden-oak-1930s-shoe-shine-shop-used-try-on-seat-box-with-mirror","provider":"Brook Antiques ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}