Lot 392:
Boyd Crystal Art Glass Peach Slag Hobo Shoe Toothpick Holder
Sold for: $15
Description
This pressed glass miniature is a hobo shoe or baby boot produced by Boyd Crystal Art Glass of Cambridge, Ohio. The piece is crafted in slag glass featuring a translucent peach or apricot base color with milky-white opalescent swirling throughout. The design depicts a Victorian-style lace-up boot with molded details including a ruffled collar, faux laces, and decorative stitching patterns. The underside of the base bears the molded Boyd trademark, which consists of a capital B inside a diamond shape. A single horizontal line segment is positioned directly above the diamond and another single line segment is positioned directly below it. This specific mark indicates the piece was manufactured between 1993 and 1998.
Condition report:
The item is in good overall condition. There is a small, shallow chip visible on the bottom outer edge of the heel. Minor shelf wear is present on the underside of the base consistent with age and use. No other cracks, repairs, or significant damage are observed.
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