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Fig.1: Swedish ice skates, 1st quarter of XIXth century Sturdy skates for general use. The blades are taller at the front than at the rear. Also the width of the blades at the rear is less than at the front. The blades are fixed to the platforms by means of a hook at the front and a staple over a tail piece at the rear. See detail 1. Nails and metal strips were used to control cracks in the wooden platforms. They hint in the direction of being used intensively. Manufacturer: unknown Mark: none Technical details: total length: 31 cm; height over ice: 5 cm; platforms: 27 cm long, 7 cm wide; blades: 20-27 mm tall, 3-5 mm thick; weight: 410 g |
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Fig.2: Swedish ice skates, 1st quarter of XIXth century Heavy ice skates. In one platform 1825 was carved and 1899 in the other one. See details 2a and 2b. It is assumed that the skates were produced in 1825 and that a new platform was made in 1899 when it was completely worn out. The blades are taller at the front than at the rear. Manufacturer: unknown Mark: none Technical details: total length: 33 cm; height over ice: 5.5 cm; platforms: 27 cm long, 8.5 cm wide; blades: 24-27 mm tall, 4-7 mm thick; weight: 580 g |
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Fig.3:
Swedish ice skates, 2nd quarter XIXth century Simple but very sturdy ice skates. The upper platform is not original. The original lower platform shows round holes which hints that rope was used for strapping. The blades was made of wrought iron and have turned over curls. See detail 3. Manufacturer: unknown Mark:  Technical details: total length: 38 cm; height over ice: 4 cm; platforms: 30 cm long, 6 cm wide; blades: 18 mm tall, 6 mm thick; weight: 445 g |
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Fig.4:
Swedish ice skates, 3rd quarter of XIXth century Elegant ice skates with completely turned over curl. See detail 4. At the front the blades are fixed to the wooden platform by means of a hook. At the rear the blades have got an eye through which a screw is turned into the platform. The screw is longer than strictly necessary thus enabling to be screwed into the heel of the boots. This provided for a solid connection. Manufacturer: unknown Mark: none Technical details: total length: 30 cm; height over ice: 4 cm; platforms: 25 cm long, 6 cm wide; blades: 23 mm tall, 5 mm thick; weight: 365 g including straps |
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Fig.5:
Swedish ice skates, 4th quarter of XIXth century Nice ice skates with small curl. As the skates in figure 3 the blades have a hook at the front that is fixed to the platforms by means of a pin. See detail 5. This is a typical Swedish construction. Also they have an eye at the rear together with a heel screw. Manufacturer: unknown Mark: none Technical details: total length: 32 cm; height over ice: 4 cm; platforms: 28 cm long, 5.5 cm wide; blades: 20 mm tall, 3 mm thick; weight: 285 g |
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Fig.6:
Swedish ice skates, 3rd quarter of XIXth century Robust ice skates. The platforms are very wide at the front and provided with a brass fitting as to avoid cracking of the wood. See detail 6. The blades have got a stylish flat design curls. At the rear the blades were ground concave for about one third of the length. Manufacturer: unknown Mark: none Technical details: total length: 33 cm; height over ice: 5 cm; platforms: 29 cm long, 6.5 cm wide; blades: 27 mm tall, 5 mm thick, partly grinded concavely; weight: 445 g |
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