VINTAGE WOODEN SHOE LAST OR STRETCHER COBBLERS TOOL

This is a vintage wooden shoe last or shoe stretcher.These devices, made from carved wood, serve a crucial purpose in shoemaking and shoe care In shoemaking, a last is a foot-shaped mold around which a shoe is constructed, defining its shape, fit, and style. Wooden lasts are particularly favored for their ability to be customized to an individual's foot measurements and for accepting the tacks used in traditional shoemaking. It can also function as a shoe stretcher, used to stretch and widen shoes for a more comfortable fit
The item with its two-part construction and potential for adjustment suggests its use for stretching shoes, although it could also have been used as a foundational form for shoe construction or repair. Its "vintage" appearance indicates it's an older piece, often sought after for use in traditional crafting methods and as collectibles. It is from an estate sale in excellent vintage condition.