{"product_id":"antique-wooden-leather-burnisher-vintage-brass-slicker-tool-17cm","title":"Antique Wooden Leather Burnisher - Vintage Brass Slicker Tool 17cm","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThis specialized craftsman's tool was designed for finishing the edges of thick leather. It features a heavy, ergonomically shaped \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"131\"\u003esolid hardwood handle\u003c\/b\u003e (likely beech or mahogany) with a rich, dark aged patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe business end consists of a thick, flat \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"43\"\u003ebrass blade\u003c\/b\u003e securely sandwiched within the wood and reinforced by two substantial \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"125\"\u003ecopper rivets\u003c\/b\u003e. The smooth brass edge would have been used to compress and polish leather fibers, creating a professional, sealed edge on belts, harnesses, or footwear. It is a tactile, well-balanced tool that feels as functional today as it did a century ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThe tool is in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"15\"\u003egood original antique condition\u003c\/b\u003e with honest workshop wear:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Body:\u003c\/b\u003e The wood handle has a lovely smooth finish from decades of use, with minor scuffs and historic marks (see detail photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMetalwork:\u003c\/b\u003e The brass blade shows \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"33\"\u003eheavy surface scratching and oxidation\u003c\/b\u003e, consistent with its functional history. The copper rivets are secure and intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBuild:\u003c\/b\u003e Structurally very sound; there is no movement between the brass and the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTotal Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 17 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Furniture Recycling Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57491868909951,"sku":"605\/0061","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1072\/6024\/files\/IMG_5517.jpg?v=1778355556","url":"https:\/\/www.furniturerecyclingshop.co.uk\/products\/antique-wooden-leather-burnisher-vintage-brass-slicker-tool-17cm","provider":"Furniture Recycling Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}