Lot 397

S. M. Co. Industrial Boot & Shoe Vamp Stretcher

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S. M. Co. Industrial Boot & Shoe Vamp Stretcher

Estimate: $10 - $500

Starting Bid: $10

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by Atlee Raber Auctioneer
July 6, 2026 6:00 PM EDT
Live Auction
17020 Dover Road
Dundee, OH, US 44624

This antique industrial tool is a manual boot and shoe vamp stretcher, traditionally used in professional cobbler shops or bootmaking factories. The device is constructed with a heavy wooden frame utilizing mortise-and-tenon joinery and iron reinforcement plates for stability. The upper assembly features a wooden shoe last, or foot form, characterized by deep longitudinal grooves meant to evenly distribute pressure during the stretching process. The mechanical components include a cast iron hand crank with a wooden handle, a horizontal axle, and a visible ratchet-and-pawl assembly. A wide leather strap passes over the wooden last and attaches to the winding axle; turning the crank increases tension to stretch the footwear placed on the last. A stamped maker's mark is located on the heel of the wooden form, showing the letters S, M, and CO within a diamond-shaped border.

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Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $49 $5
$50 $99 $10
$100 $499 $25
$500 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 + $500