Syd Drew from Lyon & Turnbull takes a close look at a pair of hand stichesd silk stockings being modeled by Amy Symington on February 24, 2010 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The Scottish auctioneers are due to place the hand-stitched, silk stockings in their sale on March 24, 2010. Complete with crests this style of stocking is thought to have been among Queen Victoria's favourites. [CFP]