{"product_id":"ww1-bsa-telescopic-shoe-trees-1917-birmingham-small-arms-military-officer-boot","title":"WW1 BSA Telescopic Shoe Trees 1917 Birmingham Small Arms Military Officer Boot","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ZLzG0d ncoeY E8xBUb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"4\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"aria-level=Y7sO1d_9f\/fLk2Md\" jscontroller=\"zg1ZQe#TswZNc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_9f\" data-hveid=\"CAAIHxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003eItem Overview\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[2,[null,null,1,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[351768,null,0]],[],null,1]]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul class=\"XSq4R KI3fJ\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"wiLEJc#NS0kde\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_9g\" data-hveid=\"CAAIIBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_9h\" data-hveid=\"CAAIIBAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"KdQfFc#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_9i\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"tP2kf#s32ZS\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_9j\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eType:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e Antique Mechanical Telescopic Shoe Trees \/ WW1 British Military Officer Boot Shapers\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_9k\" data-hveid=\"CAAIIBAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"KdQfFc#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_9l\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"tP2kf#s32ZS\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_9m\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eDesigner \/ Patentee:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e Hugh S. Jones (T.A.T. Marque)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_9n\" data-hveid=\"CAAIIBAD\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"KdQfFc#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_9o\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"tP2kf#s32ZS\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_9p\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eBrand:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e BSA (Birmingham Small Arms)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_9q\" data-hveid=\"CAAIIBAE\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"KdQfFc#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_9r\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"tP2kf#s32ZS\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_9s\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eManufacturer:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e The Birmingham Small Arms Company Ltd (Birmingham, England)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_9t\" data-hveid=\"CAAIIBAF\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"KdQfFc#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_9u\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"tP2kf#s32ZS\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_9v\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eMPN:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e Patent 7054 \/ 1917\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_9w\" data-hveid=\"CAAIIBAG\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"KdQfFc#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_9x\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"tP2kf#s32ZS\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_9y\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ePlace of Origin:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e Birmingham, Warwickshire, United Kingdom\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_9z\" data-hveid=\"CAAIIBAH\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"KdQfFc#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_a0\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"tP2kf#s32ZS\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_a1\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eStyle:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e Great War Military Utility \/ Edwardian Gentleman's Wardrobe \/ Industrial Metalware\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_a2\" data-hveid=\"CAAIIBAI\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"KdQfFc#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_a3\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"tP2kf#s32ZS\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_a4\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eColour:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e Natural Burnished Cast Aluminium Silver and Darkened Industrial Gun-Metal Grey Steel\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_a5\" data-hveid=\"CAAIIBAJ\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"KdQfFc#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_a6\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"tP2kf#s32ZS\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_a7\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eDesign Era:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e First World War Era \/ Late Edwardian Period (Specifically Stamped 1917)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_a8\" data-hveid=\"CAAIIBAK\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"KdQfFc#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_a9\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"tP2kf#s32ZS\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_aa\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e Lightweight Cast Aluminium Toe Shells, Forged Spring Steel Telescopic Rails, and Solid Iron Assembly Rivets\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_ab\" data-hveid=\"CAAIIBAL\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"KdQfFc#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_ac\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"tP2kf#s32ZS\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_ad\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eSet Includes:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e One (1) Complete Matching Left \u0026amp; Right Pair of Mechanical Adjustable Shoe\/Boot Trees (2-Piece Set)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_ae\" data-hveid=\"CAAIIBAM\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"KdQfFc#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_af\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"tP2kf#s32ZS\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_ag\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e Deep-Stamped Birmingham Small Arms Maker Marks, 1917 Dated Patent Numerical Blocks, Multi-Position Pinhole Sizing Bar, Spring-Loaded Toggle Heel Lever clamps, and Intricate Hugh S. Jones Script Graphic Plates\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_ah\" data-hveid=\"CAAIIBAN\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"KdQfFc#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_ai\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"tP2kf#s32ZS\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_aj\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eCondition:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e Good Antique Condition with Fully Working Mechanics (The metal components are exceptionally solid, rigid, and completely intact with zero structural cracks or bent frames; the telescopic adjustment mechanisms sliding effortlessly as itemised below)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_ak\" data-hveid=\"CAAIIBAO\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"KdQfFc#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_al\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"tP2kf#s32ZS\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_am\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eSize and Capacity:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e Toe plates measure approximately 3.5 inches at their widest point (approx. 8.9 cm). Total uncompressed base length measures 10.5 inches (approx. 26.7 cm), extending outwards via a 6-position sizing pin track to fit standard antique gentlemen's or officer leather riding boots.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;Y7sO1d_at|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"UTzWVc#U8DOt\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_at\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr class=\"s6NV4e\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"gWGJ0d#iOlsLd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_au\" data-sfc-pl=\"|||[]\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;Y7sO1d_av|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"UTzWVc#U8DOt\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_av\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ZLzG0d ncoeY E8xBUb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"4\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"aria-level=Y7sO1d_aw\/fLk2Md\" jscontroller=\"zg1ZQe#TswZNc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_aw\" data-hveid=\"CAAIIhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003eDating \u0026amp; Historical Context\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[2,[null,null,1,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[351768,null,0]],[],null,1]]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul class=\"XSq4R KI3fJ\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"wiLEJc#NS0kde\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_ax\" data-hveid=\"CAAIIxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_ay\" data-hveid=\"CAAIIxAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"KdQfFc#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_az\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"tP2kf#s32ZS\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_b0\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eDating:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e This rare pair of mechanical wardrobe accessories dates to the height of the First World War (c. 1917–1918). The definitive, deeply stamped factory parameters—specifically documenting the official British Patent Number 7054 of 1917 alongside the pre-1919 layout of the Birmingham Small Arms corporate title—serve as absolute, un-debatable chronological signatures locking its production to this specific wartime window.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_b7\" data-hveid=\"CAAIIxAE\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"KdQfFc#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_b8\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"tP2kf#s32ZS\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_b9\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eHistorical Note:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e Long before modern plastics transformed shoe care, high-end leather footwear required robust structural inserts to prevent the leather from collapsing or cracking as it dried out. Founded in 1861, the \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"LFsGHb#ycPkjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_ba\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eBirmingham Small Arms Company (BSA)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e was the crown jewel of British precision metal engineering. While their sprawling Small Heath factories ran day and night during the Great War to produce hundreds of thousands of standard-issue Lee-Enfield rifles for trenches, their specialized toolrooms utilized left-over machinery scrap metal to manufacture premium domestic utility gear. This specific \"T.A.T.\" (Telescopic Automatic Tree) design by Hugh S. Jones was an engineering masterpiece for its time, ditching heavy wood blocks for a sleek, lightweight combination of cast aluminium and adjustable steel rails. These high-end pairs were expensive personal luxury items, purchased from high-street military tailors by British Army officers to safeguard their expensive bespoke calfskin field riding boots while deployed on active service.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;Y7sO1d_bh|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"UTzWVc#U8DOt\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_bh\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr class=\"s6NV4e\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"gWGJ0d#iOlsLd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_bi\" data-sfc-pl=\"|||[]\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;Y7sO1d_bj|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"UTzWVc#U8DOt\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_bj\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ZLzG0d ncoeY E8xBUb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"4\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"aria-level=Y7sO1d_bk\/fLk2Md\" jscontroller=\"zg1ZQe#TswZNc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_bk\" data-hveid=\"CAAIJRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003eDescription\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[2,[null,null,1,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[351768,null,0]],[],null,1]]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc#Ml18Xb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_bl\" data-hveid=\"CAAIJhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eA phenomenal piece of social history and a highly important acquisition for militaria collectors, industrial design historians, or premium antique wardrobe curators, this pair of 1917 BSA telescopic shoe trees is rich in mechanical character. The trees combine an anatomically contoured, lightweight cast aluminium toe plate with an adjustable parallel steel tracking spine that moves smoothly through six individual sizing parameters via a spring-loaded retention tab. The heel terminal is fitted with an ergonomic, heavy-duty lever clamp that snaps shut securely, creating the necessary tension to hold footwear flat.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc#Ml18Xb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_bs\" data-hveid=\"CAAIJxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eExpert Identification \u0026amp; Mechanical Engineering Features:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul class=\"XSq4R KI3fJ\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"wiLEJc#NS0kde\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_bz\" data-hveid=\"CAAIKBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_c0\" data-hveid=\"CAAIKBAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"KdQfFc#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_c1\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"tP2kf#s32ZS\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_c2\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eAuthentic BSA Stamping:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e The inner surfaces of the structural bars house crisp, deep industrial factory stampings confirming their authentic Small Arms weapon foundry origin.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_c9\" data-hveid=\"CAAIKBAE\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"KdQfFc#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_ca\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"tP2kf#s32ZS\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_cb\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eT.A.T. Graphic Crests:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e The face of both toe plates houses a beautiful, sharply incised logo block showing two classical shoe trees pointing at an open book framework.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_ci\" data-hveid=\"CAAIKBAH\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"KdQfFc#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_cj\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"tP2kf#s32ZS\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_ck\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eVented Foot Profiling:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e Formed with a hollow, low-mass silhouette that encourages maximum ambient airflow inside the boot chamber to assist rapid leather drying.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_cr\" data-hveid=\"CAAIKBAK\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"KdQfFc#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_cs\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"tP2kf#s32ZS\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_ct\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eWartime Hardware Materials:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e Built from high-tensile steel alloys and early casting polymers designed to endure heavy handling and camp friction without warping.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;Y7sO1d_d0|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"UTzWVc#U8DOt\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_d0\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr class=\"s6NV4e\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"gWGJ0d#iOlsLd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_d1\" data-sfc-pl=\"|||[]\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;Y7sO1d_d2|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"UTzWVc#U8DOt\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_d2\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ZLzG0d ncoeY E8xBUb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"4\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"aria-level=Y7sO1d_d3\/fLk2Md\" jscontroller=\"zg1ZQe#TswZNc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_d3\" data-hveid=\"CAAIKhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[2,[null,null,1,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[351768,null,0]],[],null,1]]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc#Ml18Xb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_d4\" data-hveid=\"CAAIKxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eThis antique pair of WW1 shoe trees is in good condition, showing a fantastic abundance of authentic character and remaining fully operational. Both metal frames are structurally solid, rigid, and complete, entirely free from perimeter edge stress cracks across the aluminium shell loops, deep pitting, or historic weld repairs. The mechanical components are in great working order: the adjustment bars slide freely along their tracks, the sizing pins engage firmly into every location hole, and the heavy-duty rear heel clamps snap shut with strong mechanical resistance. The metal surfaces display an honest, warm historic patina, including minor surface storage oxidation spots, light usage scratches, and small speckles of age-related grime that emphasize their authentic field history. Please examine the detailed macro photos to inspect the pristine BSA factory stamps and confirm the 1917 patent dates.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;Y7sO1d_db|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"UTzWVc#U8DOt\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_db\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr class=\"s6NV4e\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"gWGJ0d#iOlsLd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_dc\" data-sfc-pl=\"|||[]\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;Y7sO1d_dd|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"UTzWVc#U8DOt\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_dd\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ZLzG0d ncoeY E8xBUb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"4\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"aria-level=Y7sO1d_de\/fLk2Md\" jscontroller=\"zg1ZQe#TswZNc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Y7sO1d_de\" data-hveid=\"CAAILRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; 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