Boots and shoes on the mantle were considered tokens of good luck. Spill holders were most often in the shape of one or the other.

Spill planes are an 18th century device whose purpose is to make spills, a tight curly shaving. These shavings would be used before the advent of matches to transfer flame from a fireplace to lamps or candles. Today they are ideal for lighting cigars or pipes. Spills not included.