pair of identical refinished c. 1920's american vintage industrial slidable shoe shining stand "safety" shoe supports designed and patented by james g. hontos of chicago, il. the cast bronze footrests are mounted against two parallel tubular steel rods to be slidable forwardly or rewardly of the seat as desired. the supporting "stop" plate encasing the two rods contains two large screw holes for mounting purposes. the shoe supports were fabricated by the safety shoe rest & shoe shining company, chicago, il. make for unique wall-mount garment "hooks." priced for the pair. two sets available.