Primitive Antique J.A Whelpley Long Reach Speed Skates Vintage Canoe Lund Downhill Skis

Lund Downhill Skis

This piece was expertly carved with the same level of detail and craftsmanship found in antique black forest carvings created a century ago in Switzerland

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also known locally as Diamer

Primitive Antique J.A Whelpley Long Reach Speed Skates Vintage Canoe Lund Downhill SkisPrimitive Antique Speed Skates: Mfg by J. A Whelpley Unique Curl Wood Base Hand Forged Metal Blade Original Long Reach Speed Skate. "Pioneer of all modern speed skates" J. A. Whelpley. "Being made low down, these skates are less likely to cramp the ankle. and consequently are adapted to long journeys one hundred mile trips being a common occurrence." Developed near the St. Johns River, New Brunswick. These skates are a great conversation piece.