Master maker set by Ullathorne Paris
Master maker set by Ullathorne Paris
A large and comprehensive set of shoemaking tools by one the best renowned French workshops, Ullathorne Paris.
Manufactured in the 1910s.
30 items including:
6 French double irons (Double lip)
Numbered: 9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20
Sizes: 4mm through to 10mm - 3/16 inch through to wide 3/8inch
3 French Double Edge irons
Numbered: 10,11 - 16,17 - 20,21
Sizes: 4 & 5mm - 7 & 7,5 mm - 9,5 & 10 mm
To be used in conjunction with Top Edge Iron
One Heel Seat Iron N.3 (similar use to a slide box seat wheel)
One Square Waist iron N.2
Size: 3/16 inch
Two Waist irons. Numbered 4 & 6
Sizes: 3/16 & 1/4 inch
Two Glazing irons
Three Fudge Wheels
One 10spi classic 12
One 12 spi narrow 10
One 16 spi narrow 14
One Pattern wheel n.61
Despite some pitting damage, pattern remains functional (see photo)
One Stitch Marking wheel n.15
One Seat Wheel n.3
One Stitch Marker
One Double Stitch marker n.3 14spi
One Edge Shave
One rare channel knife
One Double Sided rahn file
One Top Edge Iron
One Heel Detailing Iron called ‘Fer à Piqûre’
One Pegging Awl
One Welt Knife
All tools stamped: Ullathorne Paris
Original beech handles with brass ferrules.
Many handles bearing woodworm marks. Entire set has been twice treated and polished with natural beeswax.
A remarquable single maker set of antique irons by one of the best French workshops in seemingly unused condition. Complete with detailing irons to produce a finely finished shoe. Also includes unusual narrow fudge wheels for producing close welt finish. Suited to finishing all sizes of gents’ and ladies’ shoes.
A fine and rare set