Master maker set by Guyon Frères
Master maker set by Guyon Frères
Very large set of finishing irons by French toolmakers Guyon Frères, complemented by E.Eggenschwiler and Lanciny Paris.
Active in Paris, 1890-1910s
Located: 18 rue des Bois, Belleville
27 items:
6 French double irons (Double lip)
Numbered: 5,6-9,10,11,12-15,16,17,18,19,20
Sizes: 5mm - 6mm through to 8mm - 9.5 through to 12.5mm
3 Double stitch markers
Numbered: 6, 8 & 10
One Heel Detailing Iron called ‘Fer à Piqûre’
One Seam Set Iron
One Heel Seat Iron (similar use to a slide box seat wheel)
5 Bevelled Edge Pump Irons
Numbered: 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 Sizes: 2mm through to 5mm
2 Bevelled Waist Irons
Numbered: 7 & 9 Sizes: 5mm & 6mm (3/16in & 1/4in)
6 Single Lip Pump Irons
3 Lanciny Paris 1,2,3,4,5 & 6
Sizes: 1.5mm through to 3mm
3 E.Eggenschwiler Argenteuil 3,4,5,6,7 & 8
Sizes: 3mm through to 4.5mm
One Double Bevelled Waist Iron (Doube lip)
Raynal Dijon
Numbered: 11 & 15 Size: 6.5mm & 7mm
One Double Forepart Iron
Raynal Dijon
Numbered: 13 & 15 Size: 6mm & 7mm
All tools stamped: Guyon Frères aux Coudreaux Seine et Marne (par Montfermeil)
All original black painted handles with brass ferrule.
A fine and comprehensive set of irons by one of the best French toolmakers. Suited to the making of gent’s shoes, ladies’ shoes and especially offering a complete set of tools for the making of blind welted shoes and pumps. A rare set of tools for a craftsman of wide skill.
Entirely cleaned, brushed and oiled.