Vintage Heavy Solid Brass The Cat & Fiddle Figural Shoehorn Mid-Century

✨ VINTAGE Heavy Solid Brass The Cat & Fiddle Figural Shoehorn ✨ A whimsical and rare find for collectors of vintage English metalware, brass novelty items, or nursery rhyme memorabilia! This stunning, long-handled shoehorn features an exquisitely detailed figural casting of the musical cat playing his violin, straight from the classic Mother Goose tale Hey Diddle Diddle. Engraved directly onto the front platform is the banner THE CAT & FIDDLE. This piece is typical of high-quality mid-century sand-cast English brass. The handle features an integrated hanging loop at the very top, making it incredibly easy to display on a gallery wall or entryway hook when not in use! The solid brass boasts an untouched, deep authentic patina with the beautiful dark, matte recesses characteristic of vintage sand-mold casting. Left unpolished to preserve its vintage integrity. • Motif: The Cat & Fiddle (Hey Diddle Diddle Nursery Rhyme) • Material: Heavy Solid Cast Brass • Origin: Styled after vintage Peerage / English novelty brass ware 📏 APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS: • Total Length: Approx. 12 – 15 L (Fantastic long-handle reach!) • Figural Cat Top: 2.5” H x 1.25” W • Material: Solid Heavy Cast Brass • Condition: Excellent vintage condition with a deep, untouched natural patina. Perfectly functional with no bends, warping, or structural cracks. A unique, nostalgic conversation piece to elevate your entryway or brass collection! 🎻🐱 #VintageBrass #AntiqueBrass #TheCatAndFiddle