Pair of Antique Folk Art Brass Boot Match Holders hand drawn mask Structurally in great shape

Structurally in great shape

with such a great patina

but I believe unsigned ones like this were made just a bit earlier

paint loss and minor rust here and there

Pair of Antique Folk Art Brass Boot Match Holders hand drawn mask Structurally in great shapeOne sees Victorian brass mantle display boots from time to time, which I believe were often given as wedding gifts and meant to bring good luck. But these folk creations, of thinner cut brass, are American I believe, with match holders welded onto their backs. Great forms I really love these long pointy toes etched with pinprick type detailing for the eyeholes and along the tops, toes and heels. Very homespun feeling and very sweet. Found in Maine.