Church's - Brogues - Size: EU 42

Up for auction a true collectible masterpiece for connoisseurs of English handmade shoes: a splendid pair of vintage Church's Diplomat semi-brogue oxford shoes. This lot dates from the coveted “2 Cities” Era (London - New York), dating from the late 1960s to the 1970s. This pair represents a piece of footwear history, made on the legendary Last 73 – the sleek and iconic silhouette retired after the brand was acquired by the Prada Group. Purists and vintage collectors consider the Last 73 to be the absolute pinnacle of craftsmanship and Church's historical proportions. Technical Specifications: • Brand: Church's (Famous English Shoes) • Model: Diplomat (Oxford Semi-Brogue) • Last: 73 • Color and Leather: Classic Black (Calf / Bookbinder) • Size: 90 E (Equivalent to UK 9 / EU 43 - standard fit) • Era: Vintage 2 Cities (The insole bears the inscription exclusively "London" and "New York") This Exclusive Complete Set Includes: 1. The Shoes: Fully authentic and magnificently preserved. 2. The Shoe Trees: A collectible pair of original Church's aluminum mechanical shoe trees (Made in England), extremely rare and highly valuable even by themselves. Lot Condition: Vintage condition excellent for the age of the item. The black leather upper is soft, maintains a bright gloss, and shows no deep cracks or structural damage. The inner lining and handwritten factory codes are perfectly clean and legible. The original leather soles are used but extremely solid, with the Goodyear welt intact. The heels retain the original Church's-branded rubber sole protector. The shoes have always been stored with their shoe trees inserted in a smoke-free environment. Tracked and insured worldwide via premium express courier. A truly rare opportunity to acquire a complete vintage set in museum-grade condition.

Estimate:£126.91

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