08/18/2026
🪄An unedited farewell to one of my favorite “witchy” gallery archives…
I get to achieve amazing history! In celebration of this year’s 400th anniversary of Salem, Massachusetts, Altar Room presents a 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 Salem, Massachusetts. 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 Bicycle Badge “Made by R.H. Robson, Salem, Mass.
·An original Witch Century 1896 Gold Plated Medal. - J. Harriott Boston stamped on back
·An original Witch Cent’y 1897 Gold Plated Medal - J. Harriott Boston Stamped on back.
·An original late 1800’s League of American Wheelmen fob/pendant with red gemstone in the center and a mother of pearl wheel that turns/spins.
·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.
📍Open Saturdays 11am-5pm
Located at: 3045 65th Street, suite 6, Sacramento, CA 95820
www.TheAltarRoom.com (link in bio)