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Antique Victorian Skirt Lifter Brass Fyfe Patent Fruit Design with Cord C1878
This is an antique Victorian brass skirt lifter with a fruit cluster design, dating to 1878.
The top section is cast in relief with a cluster of fruit, likely grapes, with surrounding leaves. The form follows the typical skirt lifter construction with twin arms, pivot joint, and lower clasp for gripping fabric.
The clips are marked “Regd 1878”. While unmarked for Fyfe, the mechanism is consistent with Fyfe patent examples.
ConditionIt is in good condition for its age, with visible signs of age and usage. There is bending around the clips.It comes in original as-found condition and is sold as seen.
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