Antique Engraved Brass Shoe Silhouette Mantel Ornament religious and quite old indeed I

and quite old indeed I do believe

which is about how old I'd guess this one is

which together with all of her jewelry and flourishes makes her feel pretty fancy

The closest matches I've found (not the same

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Antique Engraved Brass Shoe Silhouette Mantel Ornament religious and quite old indeed IFrom what I understand, brass shoe and boot silhouettes of this ilk were a Victorian era thing in Great Britain, often given as wedding gifts to be placed on the mantle and meant to bring good luck. This one, with a terrific untouched patina to the brass, struck me as an especially lovely one, and features a moveable piece at front, perhaps to be raised when good luck was especially needed??!! With pin prick engraving along the top edge and toe, and a