Object Name
Shave, Heel
Artist/Maker
Snell and Atherton
Materials
Wood --Metal --Leather
Catalogue Number
99-09.06
Dimensions
Length 16.9cm x Width 3.5cm x Height 2.8cm
Description
A cobbler's heel shave. The heel shave consists of an amphora-shaped wooden handle with a leather strap, a metal ferrule, and a round heel shave bit attachment. "SNELL AND ATHERTON" is stamped into the heel shave attachment.
History
The cobbler’s heel shave, a specialized hand tool with a curved, sharp blade, is used to trim and shape the heels of shoes during construction or repair.
Its primary purpose is to precisely shave and smooth leather or sole material to achieve a polished, even heel, ensuring comfort and aesthetic appeal. Typically used in conjunction with a cobbler’s last or stand, the heel shave requires skill to avoid damaging the shoe.
