1890's Four-Piece Collection
In celebration of this year’s 400th anniversary of Salem, Massachusetts, Altar Room presents an archive collection of incredibly scarce pieces with the iconic Salem “witch on a broom” emblem. In the 1880's-1890's RH Robson made and sold bicycles in the Salem, Massachusetts area. He used the popularity of the area's Salem Witch Trials lore by branding his bicycles the 'Salem Witch' and 'Salem Scorcher.' These bicycles became staples of the North Shore market during the Golden Age of Cycling. 
An original 1890’s Salem Witch 2 1/2" x 1 1/2" Bicycle Head Badge "Made by R.H. Robson, Salem, Mass.
An original Witch Century 1896 Gold Plated Medal. 2" x 1 3/8” - J. Harriott Boston stamped on back
An original Witch Cent’y 1897 Gold Plated Medal 2" x 1 1/2" - J. Harriott Boston Stamped on back.
An original 1890’s League of American Wheelmen fob/pendant with red gemstone in the center and a mother of pearl wheel that turns/spins.
The two Witch Century Gold Plated Medals (1896 and 1897) were from a 100-mile (century) bicycle ride that was organized along major historical routes in the Portsmouth area, with an obvious link to the Salem Witch bicycle brand.
In the context of 19th-century Boston history and the New England cycling boom, John Harriott was a prominent Boston manufacturing jeweler, silversmith, and engraver who became the definitive maker of high-end bicycle club pins, medals, and trophies.
*The poster image of the bicycle is for reference only. If you'd like to read more, we have published an article about these pieces: ARTICLE LINK
 
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It is always a pleasure to provide our clients with amazing and rare additions to their witchery, fine antiquities, and Wunderkammer collections.
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