German ice skates with curled-up runner blades (3)
 
Fig.5: Breinermoor speed skates, 4th quarter 19th century
Sturdy design with wood cut platform.
Manufacturer: unknown
Mark:

Technical data:
total length:
platform: length x width x height: 31 x 6.5 x ? cm;
blade: height x thickness: 11 x 5 mm;
weight: 475 g, including straps
 

Fig.6: Breinermoor speed skates,  4th quarter 19th century
 Light design with wood cut platform. The runner blade was not forged but punched and the tip is provided with a brass finial. Both indicate that they are certainly not older than the 4th quarter.
Manufacturer: T.K. Smid, Ditzum
Mark:
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Technical data:
total length:
platform: length x width x height: 27 x 5.5 x ? cm;
blade: height x thickness: 14 x 3.5 mm;
weight: 280 g
 
 
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