All I know is they would be screwed onto the soles of boots and strapped on for safety!
Rare Antique Victorian Wooden Strap on ice Skates with Metal Blade for Speed
Antique Victorian Heel-Screw Ice Skates – Wooden & Iron Strap-On Skates c.1890
Antique Sports wooden and leather Ice skates for restoration/prop Tv
REDUCED PAIR OF VINTAGE / ANTIQUE WOODEN ICE SKATES FOR DISPLAY OR RESTORATION
