Description: Like what you see? Make an offer and own these today!Pair of early speed or racing ice skates. 17" long. Made in New Hampshire 1860-1890 and sold in Boston, Mass. Fully signed "J.L. Whelpley Best make Boston, Mass". Beautiful antique skates with a primitive look.A little info I found on the web about these skates:Long Reach skates were developed around 1860 by James A Whelpley. These skates were similar to modern tour skates, with a flat blade about 17" long and a wood platform that was strapped to regular winter boots. “Long Reachers” were also used by speed skaters across North America. In 1886 the main Whelpley skate factory moved to Keene, New Hampshire. Also, JA’s brother, Joseph Lyon Whelpley, had a branch office in Boston; skates sold there were labelled “J L Whelpley, Boston”. However, the family business closed shortly after the death of James A. in 1893.
Price: 95 USD
Location: Stockbridge, Massachusetts
End Time: 2025-01-10T19:34:50.000Z
Shipping Cost: 15 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Region of Origin: boston ma
Style: Americana
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Maker: whelpley
Material: wood, steel
Original/Reproduction: Original
Category: Antiques
Featured Refinements: Antique Ice Skates
Type: speed skate
Signed: Signed
