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“It is always very special to hold a treasured heirloom, that generations before you cherished, as generations yet to come will also do.”
By Melissa Miller, Founder of Shoehorn Society
World’s Largest Collection of Sterling Silver Shoehorns
- Shoehorn Shoppe:
Peruse Shoehorn Shoppe, where sterling silver shoehorns from Our Collection are listed for sale, with more exciting shoehorns frequently added. - The Dusty Trunk:
Our other shoppe, The Dusty Trunk, is overflowing with various treasured collections of rare and vintage aux necessaires in silver and gold. - Museum Gallery:
The Museum has a photo gallery of all the sterling silver shoehorns from The Collection. - Iconic Silversmiths:
We have shoehorns from the most talented silversmiths and silver companies from the 19th through the 21st century. - International Collection:
Sterling silver shoehorns from many countries, including Britain, China, France, Italy, Japan, Denmark, the United States, the Navajo Nation, and more.
Special Sterling Silver Shoehorns
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White Hogan Navajo Silversmiths:
Vintage Navajo sterling silver shoehorns from Kenneth Begay, the Father of Modern Navajo Jewelry, and his equally talented cousin, Allen Kee, as well as some more traditional stamped Navajo shoehorns. -
Georg Jensen Collection:
We are excited to offer a rare collection of three sterling silver shoehorns from Danish silversmith, Georg Jensen, designed by Danish silversmiths, Harald Nielsen (1941-2015) and Allen Sharff. -
Political Shoehorns:
John F. Kennedy shoehorn from his 1960 presidential campaign, which he reportedly gave to his closest aides. -
Shoehorn & Buttonhook Sets:
Outstanding antique sterling silver shoehorn & buttonhook sets made by George Shiebler, including one with moonstone cabochons.
Accessories and Collectibles
- Antique Shoe-Fitting Stools:
Shoe-fitting stools and benches from 1880 to 1930. - Advertising Shoehorns:
A collection of Shinola advertising shoehorns are early examples of the first marketing lithographs made after the turn of the 19th Century, by two of the most famous lithograph companies. - Vintage Advertisements:
We have many vintage newspaper and magazine advertisements from various silver companies. - Victorian Ladies Shoes:
Small collection of button-up and lace-up ladies’ leather boots. - Shoehorn Dust Bags:
An extensive collection of vintage flannel dust bags from various makers to store sterling silver shoehorns and other silver items.
Educational & Resources
- Monthly Articles:
Le Blog publishes informative articles each month about makers under the Makers Series and relevant articles for collectors of sterling silver shoehorns under the Collectors Series. - Historical Timeline:
Covers the sequence of historical periods, eras, and events that influenced changes in shoe manufacturing that resulted in the advent of sterling silver shoehorns in the 1870s. - Pertinent Patents:
We have included many significant utility patents, as well as a few design patents, that created the machines in newly built factories. These machines forever revolutionized shoe manufacturing, producing newly designed, tight-fitting leather boots that created a need for sterling silver shoehorns and buttonhooks. - Essential Links for Collectors:
List of most relevant links to research silver makers, makers’ marks, date marks, museums, Robert Mindum’s Schoying Hornes, and more. - Silver Care & Restoration:
We provide links to Jeffrey Herman’s Silver Care Series and ROJETTE Silver Restoration. We also sell Herman’s Simply Clean Collectors Silver Polish. - Glossary:
We have compiled a list of common silver terms and definitions, as well as some less common ones. - Concierge Shopping Service:
Personal shopping services are available upon request.