Pair of early-1900s French shoe lasts

Resembling a fully formed shoe, the unusual lasts are carved from solid wood, with leather overlay to the front section and an iron plate above the heal, each embossed 280. Both lasts have nail marks to the underside and edges, as well as some old woodworm holes. Both have hand-written customer names to the sides. 27cm long. Includes period leather shoelace for hanging. Age wear