60s? 50s? Completely beaded and embroidered heels

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These heels are almost two pounds! They are completely covered in black glass seed beads and have very high end rose embroidery. The inside has a label that reads Lily Shoes Miramar Arcade H.K. (which I assume is hong kong...)

Are they from the 1960s? The heel and toe seem so classic that I am having a hard time dating them. What I am hoping is that these particular heels were popular at a certain time.

What say you??

Thanks for your time everyone
Michelle

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I THINK they are custom, so much looks hand crafted but I think they are about a 7? No size stamp or writing. From the inside toe to heel is 9.5 inches and measure 3 inches across at the widest point...
Earlier then 60s, that would be cool!

michelle
 
Thanks Linda... I did the same thing and it just seemed to not help as the heel and toe are so nondescript... Maybe you can find something I couldnt!

THANKS SO MUCH!!

michelle
 
It's hard to see the underlying shape (like how skinny the heels are etc) due to all that fabulous beadwork!

I think I really need to buy a good shoe book (Jonathan? :D) - but later 50s is my slightly uneducated guess. How high is the heel?
 
I would still wait for the expert, but in the 1950s section of Fashion Footwear 1800-1970 by Desire Smith - that I bought from a shoe expert - LOL - is this pair of "copper beaded pumps with tan leather sole and 3-inch spike heel" made in H.K. I think they look quite similar to yours.

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Ohhhh that IS very much the same! And made in HongKong... I don't see a date in the caption! I think the heels are a tiny bit skinnier then on my shoes but so similar I cannot imagine the would not date the same.
I am going to list them this evening. If I have not heard any other opinions I think it would be safe to list them late 1950s early 1960s?? I need to get these up and out before I change my mind!

Thanks so much for the pic and everyone's help...

mcihelle
 
Ohhhh I see your first sentance. I am sorry about that! The "1950's section" I do believe I need my coffee before I read posts!!!

THANK YOU so much Deborah!
 
Thanks Deborah!
I think I will mention the book and author and leave out the picture.
I really appreciate the time taken to show me the photo!

I need to get more shoe books!

michelle
 
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