#192 • Antique Shoe Press with Molds - Philadelphia

Part of Lifetime Collectors Auction #3: Antiques, Folk Art, Primitives & More - Sinking Springs, PA April 11, 2026 (timed auction by Ken Geyer Real Estate Auctioneers, Inc.)

High bid $16.00

Status: Sold

Antique cast iron shoe press, also known as a cobbler's press or sole press, used by shoemakers for repairing and manufacturing shoes. It was used to apply pressure to glue new soles onto shoes or boots. The device features shoe-shaped forms (lasts) and a clamping mechanism with large star-shaped handles to tighten the press. Made in Philadelphia