On offer is a very unusual example of a Victorian Ladies Skirt Hem Holder ....it was used to support the skirt off the floor when walking over dirty or wet ground 

*The Eureka* looks to be made of bronze or a bronze alloy ,it has a hand etched pattern to the front and Marked Registered June 1877,it has a losange mark to the front and on an inner look in raised script is shows...H Knight & Co 8031?...

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As to condition please refer to the extensive photographs and make use of the Auctiva supersize facility to get a close up look.it shows general usage expected of a piece of this age 

Rest assured is will be well packed to survive the rigours of Royal Mail