08/18/2026
šŖAn unedited farewell to one of my favorite āwitchyā gallery archivesā¦
I get to achieve amazing history! In celebration of this yearās 400th anniversary of Salem, Massachusetts, Altar Room presents a collection of incredibly scarce pieces with the iconic Salem āwitch on a broomā emblem. In the 1880ās-1890ās RH Robson made and sold bicycles in Salem, Massachusetts. He used the popularity of the areaās Salem Witch Trials lore by branding his bicycles the āSalem Witchā and āSalem Scorcher.ā These bicycles became staples of the North Shore market during the Golden Age of Cycling.
Ā·An original 1890ās Salem Witch Bicycle Badge āMade by R.H. Robson, Salem, Mass.
Ā·An original Witch Century 1896 Gold Plated Medal. - J. Harriott Boston stamped on back
Ā·An original Witch Centāy 1897 Gold Plated Medal - J. Harriott Boston Stamped on back.
Ā·An original late 1800ās League of American Wheelmen fob/pendant with red gemstone in the center and a mother of pearl wheel that turns/spins.
Ā·All are unrestored original patina
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.
This 4-piece archive collection is leaving The Altar Room in Sacramento, California but there is a blog article on the Altar Room website with additional detail (link in bio)
The Altar Room: A gallery rooted in preserving forgotten histories. Filled with intrigue, and mystical curiosity.
šOpen Saturdays 11am-5pm
Located at: 3045 65th Street, suite 6, Sacramento, CA 95820
www.TheAltarRoom.com (link in bio)