ABBEYHORN Deer Polishing Bone
Description
Deer Polishing Bones by Abbeyhorn.
The ideal tool for polishing and de-creasing shell cordovan shoe leather. A natural bone with different surfaces; convex on one end, concave the other and straight in between with just the right amount of natural oils and the right density to impart shine and restore smoothness without damaging leather.
Established in 1749, Abbeyhorn has been making high-quality animal horn products in England for more than 260 years by a team of just nine people. We are delighted to be stocking a range from their stunning collection.
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For Cordovan leather. Boning is a traditional polishing method whereby wax is applied to the footwear and then brought to a high shine by vigorous rubbing with a deer bone. It is important to use shoe/ boot trees when using this method, in order to have a firm surface against which the leather can be positioned, and so that the footwear's shape is maintained during the process.
To use: Simply brush shoes and wipe with a rag, then take the bone and using the central shaft of the bone (never the ends), rub the smooth rounded side in a gentle but firm circular or back and forth motion. Five minutes of rubbing like this can bring up a great shine and remove creases and scratch marks.
Never use the sharp ends or sides of the bone on your shoe leather, only use the smooth rounded length of the bone.
Try on a small less visible area with caution initially.
Size: varies, but typically 200mm long
MATERIAL: Natural Deer bone
SOURCE: Abbeyhorn makes use of a variety of natural materials in the production of their beautiful products. Their raw supplies are sourced ethically from renewable resources, often recycling a 'waste' product from the meat industry and as a result preventing it from ending up in landfill. The majority of their finished products are biodegradable and/or recyclable, making a truly ecological product.
VARIATIONS IN COLOUR & SIZE: All Abbeyhorn products are handmade from natural materials. As with all natural materials colours vary greatly. The items you receive will differ in colour from the product photographed. Should you have a specific colour requirement and the colour choice option is not available please contact us when placing your order. Sizes given are for reference only, as each piece is hand made, dimensions will vary slightly.
Shipping & Delivery
Shipping & Delivery
We work with a range of UK and international couriers to provide the most cost-effective shipping options.
UK: Royal Mail and DPD
International: Royal Mail, Parcelforce, FedEx and DHL
All delivery times quoted are guidelines only. International deliveries may be delayed by customs, and we cannot accept responsibility for costs incurred as a result of late delivery.
All orders are carefully checked and securely packaged for transit. Tracking details are emailed to you once your order has been dispatched. You can also track your order by logging into your account, viewing your orders and selecting the relevant order.
Delivery & Signatures
Due to the value of most items we ship, all parcels are sent using tracked services and normally require a signature or identification on delivery.
If you request that a parcel is left unattended, the courier may agree to do so. However, once the parcel has been scanned as delivered, we cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage. We therefore strongly recommend signing for your parcel personally.
UK Shipping Rates
Pick-up Shop Delivery
We work with HubBox, which partners with DPD to offer convenient and secure collection from local pick-up points.
At checkout, you will be shown the 2–3 nearest available pick-up points.
Flat rate: £6.95
Home Delivery
| Service | UK Mainland Under £75 |
UK Mainland Over £75 |
UK Offshore* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail Tracked 48 | £4.00 | FREE | £5.00 |
| DPD Next Day | £6.95 | £6.95 | — |
| Royal Mail Saturday Special Delivery | £15.00 | £15.00 | — |
| Parcelforce 48 (up to 30kg) | — | — | £15.00 |
*UK Offshore includes Northern Ireland, Isle of Man and BFPO addresses.
Orders under 2kg to the Scottish Highlands, Isle of Man, BFPO and Northern Ireland are sent by Royal Mail.
DPD Next Day
Orders must be placed before 12pm (midday), Monday to Thursday to qualify for guaranteed DPD next-day delivery. Orders placed before 12pm on Friday will be dispatched on Friday and delivered on Monday, unless Saturday delivery is available in your area.
Aerosols
Aerosol products can only be shipped by DPD and only to eligible addresses in England and Wales.
We may be able to ship aerosols to some areas of Scotland. If you are in the Scottish Highlands or Islands, please email us before placing your order so we can confirm whether delivery is possible.
We cannot ship aerosols to Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands or other UK offshore addresses.
Orders containing aerosols will be shipped by DPD. DPD delivery is free when you spend over £75 and your basket contains an aersol.
International Shipping Rates
European Union
Free economy shipping via local post or FedEx on orders over £150, provided the parcel weighs less than 7kg.
Orders over 7kg are subject to a £25 surcharge.
| Parcel Weight | Shipping Cost |
|---|---|
| 0–1kg | £8–£15 |
| 1–12kg | £20–£25 |
The £150 qualifying spend is calculated before tax, duty and discounts are applied.
A standard £25 surcharge applies to eligible free-shipping orders weighing more than 7kg. Where applicable, this will be advised and invoiced separately after the order and will not appear at checkout.
Rest of World
Free economy shipping (10–25 days) via local post, FedEx or another appropriate courier on orders over £400, provided the parcel weighs less than 7kg.
Orders over 7kg are subject to a minimum £35 surcharge.
| Parcel Weight | Shipping Cost |
|---|---|
| 0–1kg | £16–£25 |
| 1–15kg | £25–£80 |
A standard £35 surcharge applies to eligible free-shipping orders weighing more than 7kg. Where applicable, this will be advised and invoiced separately after the order and will not appear at checkout.
Outlying or rarely served destinations may incur additional shipping charges. We will advise you of any additional charge after checkout.
International Dispatch
International orders are sent using the fastest and most appropriate service based on parcel weight and order value. We use FedEx, DHL, Parcelforce and Royal Mail International services.
Typically:
- Parcels over 2kg are sent by tracked courier.
- Parcels under 2kg are sent by tracked international airmail.
Delivery times vary depending on the courier and destination.
All in-stock international orders received before 12pm Monday to Thursday are dispatched the same day.
Orders received after 12pm Friday, or at the weekend, are dispatched on Monday morning.
Actual shipping charges, particularly for international orders, depend on the parcel weight and destination and will be shown in your shopping basket at checkout.
For larger purchases, bulk orders or requests for a specific courier, please contact us at info@afinepairofshoes.co.uk for a personalised shipping quotation.
International Aerosols
International postal services prohibit the export of aerosol spray cans. If you place an international order containing aerosol products, the aerosol items will be refunded.
Duties & Taxes
When visiting our website from outside the UK, 20% UK VAT is automatically deducted from product prices. So the price you see online is the excluding VAT price..
International customers can choose to purchase using a fully landed, duty-paid price. This allows you to pre-pay applicable duties, taxes and associated fees so there are no unexpected charges on delivery.
Duties, taxes and associated fees are calculated by our partner, Swap Global.
For replacements or repairs sent to non-UK countries, no duty is normally charged to the customer.
Import duties, taxes and customs clearance fees paid to your local customs authority or courier are not collected by A Fine Pair of Shoes and are therefore not included in any refund following a return.
Depending on your country's regulations, you may be able to reclaim these charges directly from your local customs authority or courier.
Cancellations
If you wish to cancel your order before it has been dispatched, please call us on 01926 954563 or contact Customer Service at info@afinepairofshoes.co.uk.
We will cancel the order and issue a full refund. Confirmation of cancellation will be emailed to you.
Once an order has been shipped, it cannot be cancelled and must instead be dealt with under our returns and refund policy.
This sizing guide aims to provide you with as much information as possible to ensure the best fit for you. We have provided internal length measurements in the table below for every last shape so that you can make an informed choice.
Steps to getting the best fit
- Measure your own feet in centimetres. The simplest way to do this is to draw around your feet on a plain piece of paper, keeping your pen vertical at all times. Then take a measurement from the heel to the tip of the longest toe.
- Round up the measurement to the nearest 0.5cm and then add 1cm extra to this measurement (if you have slim or regular width feet), or add 1.5cm to this measurement (if you have wider feet).
- Look for the required brand and last on the table below and read downwards to find the size closest to your required measurement.
(Example 1: You measure your feet and your longest foot is 27.9cm. Round this up to 28cm. Now add 1cm at least to this (29cm). You're interested in the 915 Berwick last, so read down this column until you get 29cm. This would mean you'd need a size 9 UK in this last.)
(Example 2: You measure your feet and your longest foot is 31.3cm. Round this up to 31.5cm. Now add 1cm at least to this (32.5cm). You're interested in the 4444 Trickers last, so read down this column until you get 32.5cm. This would mean you'd need a size 12 UK in this last.)
Please note: these are only recommended length guides based on an average foot and will not give you an indication of width, depth or feel when the footwear is on the foot. We provide these measurements as an approximation of fit, but we make no guarantee that choosing a size based on this advise will be accurate.
If you have a low or high volume foot you may need to adjust the required size up or down accordingly.
Please be advised that we accept no liability for returns, should you disagree with any sizing assistance we have provided.
All measurements are shown in centimetres (cm)
If you still require sizing assistance after reading these charts, please do email us at info@afinepairofshoes.co.uk.
International Sizing Conversion Chart
The conversion from American to UK and European sizes can be complicated because of rounding differences. Shoe models and manufacturers often have size differences. A UK 10 in one model may be a size US 10.5 or US 11 depending on the model or manufacturer. For this reason, the table below serves only as a rough guide and may simplify your search.
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SIZE CONVERSION CHART - UK MENS SHOE SIZES
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UK Size |
6 |
6½ |
7 |
7½ |
8 |
8½ |
9 |
9½ |
10 |
10½ |
11 |
11½ |
12 |
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USA Size |
7 |
7½ |
8 |
8½ |
9 |
9½ |
10 |
10½ |
11 |
11½ |
12 |
12½ |
13 |
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Euro Size |
40 |
40½ |
41 |
41½ |
42 |
42½ |
43 |
43½ |
44 |
44½ |
45 |
45½ |
46 |
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Japan Size |
25 |
25.5 |
26 |
26.5 |
27 |
27.5 |
28 |
28.5 |
29 |
29.5 |
30 |
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Width Fittings
| UK Width | UK Width | UK Width | USA Width | USA Width |
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B
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2
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AA
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V Narrow
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C
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3
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A
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|
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D
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4
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V Slim
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B
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Narrow
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E
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5
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Slim
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C
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|
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F
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5-6
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Regular
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D
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Standard
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G
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6-7
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Wide
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E or EE
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Wide
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H
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8
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Extra Wide
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EEEE
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Extra Wide
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