{"product_id":"vintage-english-miller-last-co-wooden-shoemaker-s-last-wall-hooks-pair","title":"Vintage English Miller Last Co. Wooden Shoemaker’s Last Wall Hooks – Pair","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage English Miller Last Co. Wooden Shoemaker’s Last Wall Hooks – Pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable pair of vintage English wooden shoemaker’s lasts, originally made for the footwear industry and later thoughtfully repurposed as sculptural wall hooks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne retains the original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiller Last Co., Northampton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e maker’s stamp, connecting the pair to the rich history of England’s renowned Northamptonshire footwear industry. The O. A. Miller Last Co. established its Northampton factory on Arthur Street in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1896\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, producing the wooden forms used by shoemakers to shape footwear during construction. The company remained part of Northampton’s shoemaking industry for decades before merging with Mobbs \u0026amp; Lewis in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1964\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to form Mobbs Miller.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach last retains its beautifully aged wood, original metal plates, mechanical components, factory numbers and authentic working wear. Curved black metal hooks were later added at the toe, giving these industrial pieces a new function while preserving their original character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful displayed individually or as a pair in an entryway, dressing room or bedroom for hanging bags, hats, scarves or other accessories. The scratches, markings, patina and variations in the wood are part of their working history and make each piece completely unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold as a pair and presented in beautiful vintage condition with substantial age-related wear consistent with their original industrial use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vintagefindsbc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50482970034424,"sku":null,"price":149.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/8902\/4760\/files\/8D28A87D-B143-4B1B-8850-1BEC3B22C375.jpg?v=1789073167","url":"https:\/\/vintagefindsbc.com\/products\/vintage-english-miller-last-co-wooden-shoemaker-s-last-wall-hooks-pair","provider":"vintagefindsbc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}