Master Maker set by MF St Étienne
Master Maker set by MF St Étienne
Large and complete set of finishing irons by French workshop Manufrance St Étienne, using the Grenade symbol.
In likelihood 1930s
22 items:
14 French double irons, divided in single lip for the smaller sizes and double lip for bigger.
Following the convention: single for ladies’ work and double for mens’.
Single lip:
3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14
Double lip:
11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26
Sizes: 2.5mm through to 14 mm - 1/8” through to 9/16 inch
2 Glazing irons
Classic and domed
One 12 spi fudge wheel
3 Waist irons - N.2, 4 & 7
Sizes: 3/16” - 1/4” - 5/16" inch
One Edge Trimmer
One Welt Knife
All tools stamped: MF (Grenade Symbol) St Etienne
Original beech handles with brass ferrules.
A complete run of edge irons suited to finishing all sizes of gents’ and ladies’ shoes and offering a nice distinction of finishing style for these two classes of work.
Total weight: 2.5kg
Entirely cleaned, brushed and oiled.