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Antique Victorian Skirt Lifter Brass Fyfe Patent Shield Soldier Profile Design
An antique Victorian brass skirt lifter with shield motif and applied profile of a soldier.
This skirt lifter features a shield-shaped mount with a raised profile of a helmeted soldier. The design is framed by a beaded border, with a suspension loop above.
The mechanism consists of articulated arms leading to a circular clamp with flat gripping pads, used to lift and hold fabric.
The form follows known “Fyfe” patent types, though this example is unmarked.
ConditionGood original condition.
-Surface wear and patina consistent with age and use.-Wear to the finish on raised areas.-Mechanism intact.
Additional NotesUnmarked example.Attribution to Fyfe patent type based on form.Uncommon design with figural shield detail.
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