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Fig.1: Holland speed skates, around 1900 Detail 1 shows the head of these skates. The 'waves' at the top of the blades in collectors' circles are called 'cockscomb'. They present a kind of 'signature' of the blacksmith. Manufacturer: Dirk Schakel, Barwoutswaarder; mark: Technical data: total length: 39 cm; height over ice: 3.4 cm; platforms: 30 cm long, 5 cm wide; runner blades: 15 mm tall, 2 mm thick; weight: 240g Fig.2: Holland speed skates, around 1900 Detail 2 shows a V-shaped top decoration. The meaning of this V-shape is not clear. It could hint towards the ears of an owl but could also represent a heart. Manufacturer: unknown; mark: Technical data: total length: 39 cm; height over ice: 3.4 cm; platforms: 30 cm long, 5 cm wide; runner blades: 15 mm tall, 2 mm thick; weight: 240g Fig.3: Holland speed skates, around 1900 Detail 3 shows an unclear symbol. The platforms look as if they were replaced or in other words that the runner blades are much older. Manufacturer: unknown; mark: none Technical data: total length: 38 cm; height over ice: 3.6 cm; platforms: 28 cm long, 5 cm wide; runner blades: 11 mm tall, 3 mm thick; weight: 310 g Fig.4: Holland speed skates, around 1900 Detail 4 shows a heart shaped top. It might be that they were a present for a beloved woman. Manufacturer: unknown; mark: none Technical data: not available Fig.5: Holland speed skates, around 1900 Detail 5 shows a sturdy, blocked head with an acorn shaped finial. Rhese skates attract attention by themselves. Manufacturer: unknown; mark: none Technical data: total length: 28 cm; height over ice: 4.1 cm; platforms: 29 cm long, 6.5 cm wide; runner blades: 15 mm tall, 3 mm thick; weight: 410 g	In this page some examples of ice skates with interesting details are shown. Sometimes they present a kind of signature of the blacksmith that hammered them out; sometimes they were applied on request of the future owner. Often these ice skates concern unique items that cause collectors to lose their heads. detail 1 detail 2 detail 3 detail 4 detail 5
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Holland speed skates (4 of 4)

Fig.1: Holland speed skates, around 1900

Detail 1 shows the head of these skates. The 'waves' at the top of the blades in collectors' circles are called 'cockscomb'. They present a kind of 'signature' of the blacksmith.
Manufacturer: Dirk Schakel, Barwoutswaarder; mark:

Technical data: total length: 39 cm; height over ice: 3.4 cm; platforms: 30 cm long, 5 cm wide; runner blades: 15 mm tall, 2 mm thick; weight: 240g

Fig.2: Holland speed skates, around 1900

Detail 2 shows a V-shaped top decoration. The meaning of this V-shape is not clear. It could hint towards the ears of an owl but could also represent a heart.

Manufacturer: unknown; mark:

Technical data: total length: 39 cm; height over ice: 3.4 cm; platforms: 30 cm long, 5 cm wide; runner blades: 15 mm tall, 2 mm thick; weight: 240g

Fig.3: Holland speed skates, around 1900

Detail 3 shows an unclear symbol. The platforms look as if they were replaced or in other words that the runner blades are much older.

Manufacturer: unknown; mark: none
Technical data: total length: 38 cm; height over ice: 3.6 cm; platforms: 28 cm long, 5 cm wide; runner blades: 11 mm tall, 3 mm thick; weight: 310 g

Fig.4: Holland speed skates, around 1900

Detail 4 shows a heart shaped top. It might be that they were a present for a beloved woman.

Manufacturer: unknown; mark: none
Technical data: not available

Fig.5: Holland speed skates, around 1900

Detail 5 shows a sturdy, blocked head with an acorn shaped finial. Rhese skates attract attention by themselves.

Manufacturer: unknown; mark: none
Technical data: total length: 28 cm; height over ice: 4.1 cm; platforms: 29 cm long, 6.5 cm wide; runner blades: 15 mm tall, 3 mm thick; weight: 410 g

In this page some examples of ice skates with interesting details are shown. Sometimes they present a kind of signature of the blacksmith that hammered them out; sometimes they were applied on request of the future owner. Often these ice skates concern unique items that cause collectors to lose their heads.

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