Women's Shoe Tap?

[pine3874]

Found this today in an empty lot. It's brass. My hunting buddy thinks it is possibly a women's shoe tap. If you know what it is, please let me know. Thanks

 

[Steve(Can)]

Hey Pine, any snow where you found it? Looks like a heel plate from a cross country ski...
... yep, looks like a heel plate for a shoe

 

[TerryEastTexas]

I agree with Steve. A heel plate. Excellent find.

 

[fwcrawford]

Yep.. heel plate.

 

[Draco]

I agree. Heel plate, it may even be from the Victorian era

 

[pine3874]

Thank you for all of the replies. I've looked everywhere, but can't find a photo of a brass heel plate that looks anything like the one I found. If you can find a photo of one please let me know. Would like to be able to date it. Thanks

 

[pine3874]

I agree. Heel plate, it may even be from the Victorian era

Thanks for the reply. What makes you think that it may be from the Victorian era?

 

[fwcrawford]

Thank you for all of the replies. I've looked everywhere, but can't find a photo of a brass heel plate that looks anything like the one I found. If you can find a photo of one please let me know. Would like to be able to date it. Thanks

I have only found three, but have seen some others found, but I have never seen one quite like that either.. with the cleats.
The ones I have seen are smooth and designs have design cutouts like hearts and other symbols.

 

[Draco]

Jbcoin's Metal Detecting Find, 1880s Victorian Heel Plate with a Heart — Steemit

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[Draco]

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[Draco]

Thanks for the reply. What makes you think that it may be from the Victorian era?

I didn't say it's from the Victorian era. I say "could be"
Forgive my bad English. I use online translator.