VTG LYKES ? Trade Mark Child Display Boot Black Red Crackle Decor 1962 Newspaper

🕵️‍♂️ Found tucked away and sealed with vintage newspaper dated February 11, 1962, this crackled black and red child’s boot is more than just a display piece—it’s a time capsule. Embossed with “LYKES” (or possibly “LYKE”) TRADE MARK, this mystery boot sculpture may have once served as a salesman's sample, store display, or decorative mold. With its dramatic, alligator-like texture, flaking crimson collar, and aged surface patina, it evokes a beautifully eerie presence straight from a bygone era of American craft and curiosity. A rare piece of primitive decor, folk art, or industrial ephemera, still filled with its original mid-century newspaper packing. Whether you collect the strange, the historical, or the unexplained—this one’s calling your name. 📏 Measurements (All Approximate): Height: 10" → 25.4 cm Toe to Heel: 6.5" → 16.5 cm Width: 2.5" → 6.35 cm Weight: 12 oz 🧵 Materials: Possibly hardened leather, painted or waxed 🇺🇸 Made In: USA (likely, based on materials and newspaper origin) 🧼 Care Instructions: Decorative use only—fragile, do not expose to water or moisture 🔍 Please zoom in on all photos for accurate details and condition, as they are part of the description. 📌 Condition: Vintage condition with extensive surface crackling, flaking, and patina. Structurally intact and stable for display. The newspaper inside is original and dated. All items are cleaned, ready to use, and come from a smoke-free, pet-free home.