Cricket Bootjack believed to be made by the Harbster Brothers in Reading Pa in the mid to late 1800s. This particular bootjack belonged to the Flack family in Chambersburg, Pa. Note, family records tell how it was repainted several times, so no, that is not the original finish.
This was part of the Mystery Antique of the Week series and was fittingly submitted by Debbie Hadley, Guide to Insects on About.com.
- Circa: 1850 - 1872
- Material: Cast Iron
- Size: 10" long
- Values: $60 - $75.
