Boot Jacks are an important piece of early Americana! The earliest examples are usually primitive wooden affairs. Later examples were made of metal and were blacksmith-made. Over the years over 200 patents have been granted for different designs. The patented and mechanical ones offered here are out of a long time collection and not likely to appear again on the market for a long time.
E.
L. Brown 1869 Double End Patent Model
Boot Jack Mr. Edwin Lee Brown of Chicago ILL got the patent for his interesting
style bootjack May 18th 1869.
The patent # is 90076 and the model is very similar to those found that were
produced. There are a couple of variations listed for sale on the
other pages. Not only does e the paten call for this to be a double ender,
it also claims that it is reversible, or can be used when flipped. His
claim was something along the lines of always ready and never out of
adjustment. It is constructed of brass, and the condition is super. This
bootjack has a great look and presence. It will be a key piece in any bootjack
or early Americana collection. As nice as they come!! Recommended! Click for Pic Click for Pic Click for Pic Click for Pic
DEB-BJPM-1
Fine . . . . . . $1795.00
Order Now
Jesse
Roberts 1878 Patent Model
Boot Jack Mr. Roberts got the patent for his bootjack August
20th 1878.
The patent # is 207,209. If the pics are correct, there are some pieces
missing from this model Given that they would be an integral part of the
operation I would say they are missing as opposed to Mr. Roberts changing the
idea halfway through, or later in production. It was done all the time,
but I see some holes here, and it just looks like it has a few missing parts.
. It is a very simple design and looks good as it sits!
DEB-BJPM-2
Good + . . . . . . $195.00
Order Now
John
Walker of Richland MO. 1883 Patent Model
Boot Jack Mr. John R. Walker got the patent for his folding bootjack April
10th 1883.
The patent # is 275,551. This bootjack patent model is an exact duplicate of the one
pictured in the patent drawings. It is an interesting folding design
that he describes and claims is useful. Useful enough to have had a patent
granted,. A nice looking Patent Model that will fit well with any number
of collections.
Click for Pic Click for Pic Click for Pic
DEB-BJPM-3
Fine . . . . . . $695.00
Order Now
Milo Richardson Wall Mount Patent Model
Boot Jack Mr. Milo Richardson of Sherman NY was granted a patent for
his idea on May 16th 1871.
The patent # is 114,970. This bootjack was designed to mount on a wall and
swing down when needed. Basically the idea called for the boot jack to be
mounted to the base board so that when folded up it could go back beyond
vertical and lean against the wall and not fall forward. That was it, no
springs, cords, hold downs, or anything else. Just mount it proud of the
wall and let gravity do the work. A nice looking Patent Model that will fit well with any number
of collections.
DEB-BJPM-4
Good +. . . . . . $395.00
Order Now
1858 Patent Model
Boot Jack This interesting
valet style bootjack was patented December 28th 1858 by Fred Ahl of West Meriden CT.
The patent # is 22404. Fred covered all th bases here, and claimed that
this could also double as a hat rack, or clothes stand. He called the
swinging arm a vibrator, and went on to describe how you could dismantle it
should you want to take it with you on your next outing or trip. This
bootjack has a great look and presence. It will be a key piece in any bootjack
or early Americana collection. As nice as they come!! Recommended!
Click for Pic
Click for Pic
Click for Pic
Click for Pic
Click for Pic
Click for Pic
DEB-PM-1
Fine . . . . . . $1295.00
Order Now
1872 Patent Model
Traveling
Boot Jack This bootjack was patented by Henry Crocker of
Massachusetts on May 21st
1872. The patent # is 126,876. Henry's idea was to design a
small lightweight bootjack especially suited to travelers. The patent
claims it is adjustable, and will work well once you get your foot into it, and
hold the small protrusion out the back with your other foot while pulling the
first one out of the boot.. I am not sure how that would work. I
doubt it made it into production. Different & Nice!!
DEB-PM-2
Fine . . . . . . $795.00
Order Now
1877 Patent Model
of Folding
Wall Mount Boot Jack This folding bootjack was patented on May 8th
1877 by John Niver of Sherman NY. The Patent # is 190508 This
bootjack was meant to be attached to a wall, and only swung down when about to
be used. The patent claims there is a rubber strap that will help this
spring into action, and also hold it up when finished. A nice example!! Recommended!
Click for Pic Click for Pic Click for Pic Click for Pic
DEB-PM-3
Fine . . . . . . $695.00
Order Now
1870
Leather Boot Jack Patent Model
This bootjack was patented on Febuary 1st
1870 by a Mr. Charles Brown of Charlottesville VA. This fellows idea
utilized the KISS approach to materials. Not sure the application or use
would quite meet that standard. The first step was to get it hooked up or
on the boot, and then you would use your other foot to also get into the mix,
and push off the boot. Great idea on paper, not so sure of how it would
workout in use, or how long it would last. What is it was muddy out?
Different!
DEB-PM-4
Good . . . . . . $295.00
1876
Boot Jack Patent Model This interesting
bootjack patented March 7th 1876 by a fellow with the name Phenix. This
bootjack would be referred to as a pocket folder. It is in
nice condition!
Click for Pic
Click for Pic
Click for Pic
Click for Pic
Click for Pic
Click for Pic
Click for Pic
BCBJ-PM-10
Fine . . . . . . $695.00
Order Now
1873
Boot Jack Patent Model This interesting
bootjack patented June 24th 1873 by a fellow with the name Horace Arnot of
Bradford PA. His idea allowed for the obvious fact that not all boots were
the same size, and that they were hard to get off. It is in
nice condition!
Click for Pic Click for Pic Click for Pic Click for Pic Click for Pic
BCBJ-PM-14
Fine . . . . . . $595.00
Order Now
Folsom
Dorset Patent Model
Boot Jack The patent says Mr Dorset assigned the patent to Charles
Parker of Meriden CT . A similar bootjack marked Parker is just below. The patent date is
October 7th 1871 and the number is 143,408. The tag seems to be missing,
but the red ribbon is still here. I have read that the phrase red tape
originates from the red material that they used to affix the patent tags to the
object. This example is unmarked while the two later production examples
below are both marked with different names and dates. A nice piece of
Americana
Click for Pic Click for Pic Click for Pic
DEB-BJPM-5
Good +. . . . . . $895.00
We can help you sell your quality Antiques in this and other categories of Antiques.
If you have similar antiques or collectibles you want to sell please see our
FAQ Page, the
Appraisal / Selling Page, and the
Selling
Your Collection Pages for further info about
selling with us.
To view examples of the types of antiques and collectibles we have previously
sold and are always interested in helping you sell please visit our
Past
Sales Archive Pages at our sister website
www.AntiqBuyer.com.
This website is Copyrighted
(1998 - 2012)
Larry & Carole Meeker