A 19th century carved Welsh slate model shoe. With hand written label to the sole ‘Penrhyn Slate quarry, Bangor, Wales.

4½” long x ½” deep x ¾” high / 11.4cm long x 1.2cm deep x 1.9cm high

£sold

Items of folkart decorated slate can be found from all parts of the slate quarrying areas of North Wales and include miniature chests of drawers, shoes & doorstops etc.

Some items were made as gifts or entered into competitions at the Eisteddfodau.