17th century French or German Cuirassier’s Jackboots,

thinreadline · 23rd June 2016, 11:30 AM

Absolutely excellent , what a great find. When I was a teenager in the 1960s there was a pub nearby which had a single boot much like your examples . It was in a glass case and was claimed to be that of a 17th century highwayman .... left in a hurry as he escaped the law ! Needless to say the name of the pub was 'The Boot' ... the pub was since refurbished and the boot has disappeared .

fernando · 23rd June 2016, 12:03 PM

What was the name of those huge outer boots they implanted on the stagecoach rider seat floor that enable him to introduce his own normal boots to protect him from rough weather ?

Cerjak · 24th June 2016, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by thinreadline

Absolutely excellent , what a great find. When I was a teenager in the 1960s there was a pub nearby which had a single boot much like your examples . It was in a glass case and was claimed to be that of a 17th century highwayman .... left in a hurry as he escaped the law ! Needless to say the name of the pub was 'The Boot' ... the pub was since refurbished and the boot has disappeared .

Thinreadline
It is an interesting anecdote.
Also,It was fashionable to have at the entrance of the old houses such boots converted to Stick Stand!It was the cases for mine.

Best
Cerjak

fernando · 24th June 2016, 11:36 AM

Now you can keep some swords in it, Jean-Luc

Roland_M · 24th June 2016, 01:52 PM

Cerjak,

I found this boots as "Cuirassier boots" from 17th century on a german Website, one picture together with a 19th century boot. But no further explanation.

I'm very impressed by this boots, after hundreds of years they are still functionable. Our modern boots or shoes are normally worn out at the latest after ten years.

Roland

ulfberth · 25th June 2016, 06:31 AM

Hi Jean Luc,

I never had opportunity to hold or see boots like this from up close.
The craftsmanship is obvious and interesting to see and learn from, congratulations with this amazing find !

Kind regards

Ulfberth

rickystl · 25th June 2016, 04:06 PM

OUTSTANDING !!!! Congratulations. What a wonderful addition to a collection.
Thank you for Posting. Rick.

23rd June 2016, 11:30 AM	#1
thinreadline Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Wirral Posts: 1,204	Absolutely excellent , what a great find. When I was a teenager in the 1960s there was a pub nearby which had a single boot much like your examples . It was in a glass case and was claimed to be that of a 17th century highwayman .... left in a hurry as he escaped the law ! Needless to say the name of the pub was 'The Boot' ... the pub was since refurbished and the boot has disappeared . Attached Images

23rd June 2016, 12:03 PM	#2
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Diverting a bit ... What was the name of those huge outer boots they implanted on the stagecoach rider seat floor that enable him to introduce his own normal boots to protect him from rough weather ?

24th June 2016, 01:52 PM	#5
Roland_M Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Germany Posts: 525	Cerjak, I found this boots as "Cuirassier boots" from 17th century on a german Website, one picture together with a 19th century boot. But no further explanation. I'm very impressed by this boots, after hundreds of years they are still functionable. Our modern boots or shoes are normally worn out at the latest after ten years. Roland Attached Images

24th June 2016, 11:36 AM	#4
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Now you can keep some swords in it, Jean-Luc

25th June 2016, 06:31 AM	#6
ulfberth Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 426	Hi Jean Luc, I never had opportunity to hold or see boots like this from up close. The craftsmanship is obvious and interesting to see and learn from, congratulations with this amazing find ! Kind regards Ulfberth

25th June 2016, 04:06 PM	#7
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,632	OUTSTANDING !!!! Congratulations. What a wonderful addition to a collection. Thank you for Posting. Rick.