gza
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I came across these old but virtually unworn monkstraps from C&J. Inside the heel the word "Welbeck" is written underneath "Crockett and Jones." However, according to Plal, the Welbeck is now a black semibrogue:
http://www.plal.com/new/images/cj/cj0506_2.jpg
On the side of the sock this is printed (not handwritten):
H6628 P1669-74
250 10 1/2 E
On the sole there is more printing. At the waist are the words "ALL LEATHER made by Crockett & Jones Northampton, England." Under the forefoot is a crest, under which it says "HANDGRADE." And where the waist joins the forefoot are the words "Hand Curried Leather."
What confuses me most is that despite the "Handgrade" specification, there is stitching visible on the sole, and the interior of the shoe is not entirely leather lined.
Anyway, on to the pics:
http://www.plal.com/new/images/cj/cj0506_2.jpg
On the side of the sock this is printed (not handwritten):
H6628 P1669-74
250 10 1/2 E
On the sole there is more printing. At the waist are the words "ALL LEATHER made by Crockett & Jones Northampton, England." Under the forefoot is a crest, under which it says "HANDGRADE." And where the waist joins the forefoot are the words "Hand Curried Leather."
What confuses me most is that despite the "Handgrade" specification, there is stitching visible on the sole, and the interior of the shoe is not entirely leather lined.
Anyway, on to the pics:
