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What is a boot scraper used for?

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What is a boot scraper used for?
Used before the times of paved streets, a boot scraper was used to scrape dirt and mud off of the bottom of boots and shoes. It is recognizable by a small frame, holding a horizontal metal plate used as the scraper. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic boot scrapers from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Dachshund Shaped boot scraper/andirons
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Dachshund Shaped boot scraper/andirons
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Andirons

Materials

Metal

Early 20thc Cast Mermaid Boot Scraper/Remover
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast Mermaid Boot Scraper/ Remover. Easy to handle the arms remove boots or can be used as a boot
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

19th Century Scottie Iron Boot Scraper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century cast iron boot scraper or garden ornament is in good condition and weighs a ton.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Vintage Continental Neoclassical Style Iron Boot Scraper
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Continental Neoclassical Style Iron Boot Scraper. This interesting vintage or antique
Category

20th Century European Neoclassical Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

American Rooster Sheet Iron Boot Scraper
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Arts & Crafts stylized sheet iron rooster boot scraper on wooden base. Period: Mid-20th century
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

English 19th Century Iron Boot Scraper
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A sculptural cast iron boot scraper from England, circa 1870, designed to remove mud from shoes and
Category

Antique 19th Century English Other Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone, Iron

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