whats this?

[scot1974]

Don't know if the pics have loaded though?
I think its hung from a belt?, reg 1876, ok pics are up, its got Patent Fyfe,s on one side n registered sept 21 1876, it works as a clipping device I think it could be to hold a ladies skirt up on horseback or from dirty roads???

[Dogaman]

hi scot,

what does the piece say on both sides?

[Ipcress]

Victorian skirt lifter

Fyfes patent, seem to be selling for around £30

[Dogaman]

Ipcress,

Cool! Never knew such a thing existed.

[bigwull]

This would be right upTales Street or should i say skirt...we had one of these on here last year....

[scot1974]

Aha, well I sussed it out then it is a skirt lifter!, which was also a punishable offence

[bigwull]

Aha, well I sussed it out then it is a skirt lifter!, which was also a punishable offence

better that than being an A. S.....shirt lifter.....

[mart]

Not for horseback,, no reason to hold a skirt there,, Just for dirty muddy roads !! Victorian era !!

[greenacres]

In early days that's why buildings had awnings too. If they urinated in a commode they would throw it out the window. You wouldn't want your skirt in that!

[bigwull]

In early days that's why buildings had awnings too. If they urinated in a commode they would throw it out the window. You wouldn't want your skirt in that!

and t would be followed with a shout..of Gardyloo....this was a common word used in Edinburgh.which ..roughly translates into...get oot o,the way as there is a pile of shit coming doon your way... ....

[greenacres]

 

[scot1974]

..one way or anothers its pure filth

[KC]

They made all kinds of skirt lifters and they can sell for a pretty penny!
These are three from a private collection.
http://dandyhorsemagazine.com/blog/2012/01/03/from-the-days-of-the-dandyhorse-the-skirt-lifter/