Primitive Antique J.A Whelpley Long Reach Speed Skates antique ice skates The brown "Super Racing Model"

The brown "Super Racing Model" has all foot nubs in place

Half of the strap has brass bells ordered in an odd pattern (#1

He found a rich culture that still builds and uses skis in ways that date back thousands of years

The original single ring metal baskets have leather lacing and the metal is in the shape of a six point flower

They have complete cable beartrap bindings

Primitive Antique J.A Whelpley Long Reach Speed Skates antique ice skates The brown "Super Racing Model"Primitive 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.