14th Annual Antique & Classic Bicycle Auction

April 16, 2005 - Price Results

(Prices do not reflect Buyer’s Premium)

 

1. 19th c. English silverplate and cut glass desk set signed and hallmarked “R. Richardson Cornwall Works Sheffield #2405” c. 1885. Paw footed plateau having pen well flanked by matched pair of built in cut glass inkwells with silver flip lids having turned finials, cast silver plated wheelman mounting his highwheel. 15 ½” x 7” 8”ht. Ex Roger Johnson collection, one of the pioneer bicycle collector-scholars in this country.  This item is the last items of his collection and was one of his most coveted pieces. Very good condition. Sold: $6,500

 

2. Rare Silver King “Hex Tube” saddle with plated frame, original cover. Flaw on left front otherwise good condition. Pass

 

3. Lot: (2) dealer advertising window decals “New Departure” and “Bendix” NOS. Very good condition. Sold: $45

 

4. Elgin “Blue Bird” front fork. Minor imperfections, over painted in Elgin blue, good condition. Pass

 

5. Pre-war Messinger boys saddle, restored by Jim Bailey. Excellent condition. Pass

 

5A. c. 1890 Eagle highwheel safety patented by L. B. Gaylor Stamford Conn. in 1886. This model is a Light Roadster with tangential spokes with a 51” wheel. Reproduction pedals some repair to the right side stay, no brakes. A very rare make, in ride-able condition. Note: This lot is being delivered the day before the auction. Sold: $10,500

 

6.  Dealership electric clock “US Royal” Good condition, works. Sold: $110

 

7.  NOS Troxel boys saddle, with chrome frame. NOS Excellent condition. Pass

 

8. c. 1930 Person’s “Majestic” boys saddle, NOS unused. Excellent condition. Pass

 

9. Elgin “Blue Bird” handle bar stem original steel factory part, re-chromed. Excellent condition. Sold: $200

 

10. Set (10) c. 1945 New Departure rear brake discs. Excellent condition. Sold: $35

 

11. Factory rear hub cut-away store display “Morrow Model V”. Excellent condition. Sold: $40

 

12. Factory rear hub cut-away store display “Bendix Yellow Band Two Speed Kick Back”. Excellent condition. Sold: $40

 

13. Factory rear hub cut-away store display “Bendix”. Excellent condition. Pass

 

14. Factory front brake cut-away store display “New Departure”. Excellent condition.

Sold: $70

 

15. Factory rear hub cut-away store display “Bendix Bleu Band Two Speed Kick Back Overdrive”. Excellent condition. Sold: $40

 

16. Factory rear hub cut-away store display “Bendix”. Excellent condition. Sold: $60

 

17. Factory rear hub cut-away store display “Morrow”. Excellent condition. Sold: $60

 

18. Factory rear hub cut-away store display “Musselman”. Excellent condition. Sold: $80

 

19. Factory rear hub cut-away store display “Bendix Two Speed Cable Operated”. Excellent condition. Sold: $40

 

19A. c. 1890’s original Pope Factory Litho, titled “Factories of Pope Mfg. Co. Hartford Co.”, Litho by Kyes & Woodbury, Worcester, MA. G. H. Buek & Co. NY. Original frame. “Columbia Tube Mill, Hartford Rubber Works and Columbia Bicycle Factory”. Top labeled “Hartford Cycle Co.” 24” x 50”, image 17” x 44”, original frame 28” x 54 ½”. Border painted, image has slight staining, very good graphics & color. Pass

 

20. c. 1890 Victor Model C, cushion tire safety serial number 14171, Mfg. By the Overman Wheel Co., Chicopee, Mass. 32” front and rear wheels, Victor split frame having hung crank, classic Victor front suspension, correct handlebars with wooden grips, brake hardware (rear wheel brake). Incorrect paint and chrome plating, however this is an unusual model and very desirable. Very complete condition. Sold: $6,750

 

20A. 1937 Montgomery Wards Silver King Flo-Cycle Streamlined Model. Beautiful original condition. Original stainless fenders, aluminum handlebars, Delta horn light, battery tube & button. Troxel toolbox saddle in fair condition (complete, but cover is cracking). Excellent chrome  throughout. Has rare early “fat” rear fender brace. “Machine Age” design with unique sprung steel rear suspension. Pass

 

21. Rare 1938 Mercury boys “Twin Lite Head Pod” having all correct accessories including Wise front fork lock, handlebar mounted head pod with speedometer, excellent chrome plating, trap-door tank, correct chain guard and carrier, Goodyear “Double Eagle” tires. We believe this offering is among the best or possibly the best example known, very original. Very good condition Sold: $8,000

 

22. Stunning 1940 Colson ladder frame steer from rear tandem in show quality restored condition. The Rolls Royce of tandems. Superb professional paint, Bailey seats, NOS Royal Master tires, front brake and three-speed New Departure rear hub. Pass

 

23. c. 1894 Hartford pneumatic mfg. by the Hartford Cycle Co, Hartford, Ct., pneumatic safety, man’s “Scorcher” having down swept handlebars, original head badge, retaining original cork grips, tool pouch with tools, original Columbia pedals, exceptional wooden rims. Original unrestored . Very good condition. Needs tires. Sold: $475

 

24. 1939 Colson Imperial girls with very good black/white original paint, rare Colson front light, aluminum fenders, front brake, chrome snap tank and chainguard, Persons teardrop pedals. Goodyear deluxe all-weather tires. Very good condition Pass

 

25. c. 1880’s 56” Rudge highwheel, radial spoked, curved handlebars with original pear shaped grips, original saddle pan, complete front brakes, rear fork bent, missing one pedal. Needs restoration. Sold: $1,100

 

25A. c. 1937 Silver King Flo-Cycle by Monark, having deluxe seat, winged stem, jeweled Delta horn light with Delta stem mounted horn button, steel spring leaf suspension, butterfly center stand, stainless steel fenders, deluxe illuminated tail light etc. Excellent condition. Sold: $2,400

 

26.  Rare 1938 Roadmaster Supreme boys, excellent original crème and burgundy paint scheme, a rare model having curved crank, Shockmaster cushion stem, Lobdell horizontal sprung saddle, US Royal white side tires, original signal pedals. An extremely rare bicycle mfg. By Cleveland Welding Co. in remarkable condition. Pass

 

27. c. 1898 Columbia man’s model 59 chainless pneumatic safety model 59, unusual head badge. “American Bicycle Co. successors to Pope Mfg. Co., Columbia Hartford Conn. USA” (with pat. dates). Stepped fenders, cork handgrips, wood rims, proper saddle, rear brake. Very good original condition. Sold: $60

 

28.  1939 Manton & Smith boys in original dark blue enamel with light blue accents. Extremely rare bicycle produced in limited quantities. Excellent graphics and tank. Correct accessories include chrome fenders, “EA” front light front brake, wire rack, Delta Defender tail light, signal pedals and Royal Master white side tires. Sold: $3,500

 

29. c. 1890-1900 tiller tricycle 26” rear 14” front wheel. Good condition. Some spokes broken, otherwise Good condition. Sold: $400

 

30. 1937 Roadmaster Supreme girls with Hawthorne badge. Original black paint with white accents, skirt guard, signal pedals, fork lock, front brake, white jeweled grips, flashlight rack, Lobdell horizontal sprung saddle and “Wards Supreme” white side tires. Sold: $2,500

 

31.  c. 1896 racing pneumatic safety (possibly a Sterling) with wooden rims, rams horn handlebars, toe clip pedals, quick change sprocket and block chain. Very original, needs restoration. Sold: $1,300

 

32. 1941 Roadmaster in restored condition with excellent blue/crème professional paint and stripes. All correct parts and white side tires. Pass

 

33. Scarce tall frame Columbia model 46 ladies pneumatic safety, very original includes proper front brake, coaster pegs, wooden chain guard, original pedals, wooden rear fender, proper cork handlebar grips. Very good original condition. Sold: $300

 

34. 1936 Elgin Bluebird. French blue with paint appearing original but considerable re-touching. Good original chrome plating. Very correct with glass lens working buttons, original tear drop pedals, pencil side stand pointer speedo and drive cable. Good leather seat and ribbed Allstate white side tires. Sold: $10,000

 

35. Rare gold 19th c. 2 part racing medal having banner engraved “2 Mile Pruspegto 4 July 1888” keystone with star highwheel and attached wing with jewel. Engraved on rear “B.F. Sells” 2 ½” ht. Excellent condition. Sold: $650

 

36. 19th c. brass bicycle bugle signed “The Bicycle Bugle New Model 3 turns Henry Keat & Sons Matthias Ra. Stroke Newington London” 8” L. Nickle mouth pc. & bell rim. Sold: $1,000

 

37. Rare c. 1905 Columbia man’s chainless 2 speed, cushioned frame with rare front fork cushion device and rear under seat shock absorber (Licensed from the Hygenic Wheel Co.) with suspended rear swing arm assembly. Columbia script pedals. Retains original nickel plating, frame paint restored, wooden rims refinished, matching Goodyear speedway tires, cork grips, excellent period saddle. A rare & desirable model in excellent condition. Sold: $1,800

 

37A. Spectacular c. 1896 Mary Gregory Ewer, blown green paneled glass with shaped ring base, spout top covered by cast pewter top with thumb latch. Hand painted in the Mary Gregory style depicting a club uniformed safety racer and woodland background. 15 ¼” ht. broken & restored. Sold: $200

 

 38. Very rare c. 1885 Rudge 46” highwheel older restoration, curved handle bars with stirrup grips, fresh saddle, nickel plated forks, rear wheel hub stamped “D. Rudge”, serial # 19844. Excellent rider, very rare size. Sold: $4,250

 

39. c. 1898 tandem, male-male configuration, partial restoration, later steel clad rims with rear Morrow coaster brake. Seats need recovering, needs tires. Very good condition. Sold: $250

 

40. Scarce c. 1890 girls hard tire safety having 24” wheels, retains working brake and bell. Very good unrestored condition. Sold: $1,100

 

40A. c. 1891 Credenda ladies hard tire safety manufactured by the Overman Wheel Co. Chicopee Falls Mass. Partial restoration includes 27” dia. wheels, chromed brake assembly and saddle assembly, need saddle leather, needs grips, right pedal, tires paint and partial plating. As described. Sold: $950

 

41. Silver king wingbar rack, highly polished aluminum. Very good condition Sold: $125

 

42. Elgin Bluebird pointer speedometer. NOS. Very good condition Pass

 

43. Elgin Bluebird leaf spring seat restored by Jim Bailey. Pass

 

44. Elgin Bluebird badge with screws. Reproduction. Excellent condition. Pass

 

45. Elgin Skylark seat top. Good used condition. Pass

 

46. New Departure model WD front brake with handle, cable and installation instructions new in box. Excellent condition. Sold: $275

 

 47. Columbia logo leather tool pouch includes six tools, oiler & air pump. Good condition. Sold: $225

 

48. Elgin Robin front fork. Good condition. Pass

 

49. 1937 Colson Commander, stunning restoration in silver with red accents. Bailey horizontal spring seat, stripes by Larry Hook. Has very rare “waffle side” US Royal tires. Excellent condition. Pass

 

50. 1948 Sliver King “Hex Tube” in very nice original condition. Late model with “cheese grater” rack, burgundy seat and “snake belly” tires. Very good condition Sold: $1,100

 

51. 1939 Colson Imperial in good original condition. Very correct with rare Colson front light, aluminum fenders and waterfall badge, chrome snap tank and chainguard, speedometer, front brake, Persons teardrop pedals, US Royal Master tires and aluminum rear light. Pass

 

52. 1938 Elgin Twin bar restored in red enamel by Bob Strucel with stripes by Larry Hook and seat by Jim Bailey. Features rare speedometer headset, aluminum “Codfish” front light, all white Carlisle tires and illuminated rear rack. Pass

 

53. EA horn button-new faithful reproduction. Pass

 

53A. c. 1890’s strap steel tricycle having moustache handlebars with wooden grips (one incorrect), and replaced saddle. 28” front and 18” rear wheels. Note Unusual “quick change” front wheel. Very good condition. Sold: $1,000

 

54. Delta battery tube and horn light with flex cable. Sold: $125

 

55. “x-Pert” roller speedo for Elgin Bluebird or Twin Sixty. Good dial. Sold: $125

 

56. EA headlamp with chrome bezel NOS. Excellent condition. Pass

 

57. Delta “Winner” horn and headlamp set new in boxes. Ex. NOS condition. Sold: $50

 

58. c. 1890’s bicycle poster “Old England” Lith G. Bataille 18 R Je Chabrol, Paris 50 ½ “ x 35 ½ “. France.  Excellent condition. Sold: $1,800

 

59. Rare c. 1939 Monark Silver King aluminum tricycle, restore. All silver, proper saddle. Excellent condition. Sold: $750

 

60. Very rare c. 1889 child’s cross frame hard tire safety, 20” wheels, Ewart chain, possibly Columbia or Hartford. Note: This is the smallest child’s hard tire safety we have ever offered. Excellent restored condition. Sold: $4,000

 

61. 1896 Wolff-American “Duplex” three wheel sociable made in New York. Nice restoration including NOS tires, 20th c. carbide lamp. Excellent restored condition. Sold: $1,750

 

62. 1893 Iver Johnson/Lovell Diamond first year pneumatic with Rover style frame having 30” wheels with radial spokes and both original canvas tires still intact, good unrestored condition. This is a very desirable early safety. Sold: $1,800

 

63. 1903 Rambler model 772 man’s safety with exceptionally good original paint and nickel. This bike has all correct parts including Corbin Duplex coaster brake and G & J patent tire pump mounted to frame. Sold: $500

 

64. 1897 Brightwood wood frame ladies safety. This is a very unique and rare wood frame ladies bike made in New York. It is in very good original complete condition with all joints being tight and wood sturdy. Sold: $3,250

 

64A. 1937 Iver Johnson Streamline in outstanding original condition. Cross-brace
handlebars and gooseneck are marked Iver Johnson. Excellent paint, pinstripes and decals. Beautiful fenders and very good chrome throughout. Deep-spring saddle. Delta horn light. Sold: $625

 

65. 1936 Colson Commander. Wilbur Henry Adams, noted industrial designer of the period, created the Commander as a “smarter bicycle than the world of cycling has ever seen—of light weight, strength, and distinctive beauty”. This bicycle is an excellent original example of the 1936 Colson Commander and shows most of the original plated and painted surfaces. The chrome is very nice throughout and the paint retains it’s wonderful colors, while much of the contrasting striping is intact. With less than ten original examples extant, this very rare first generation Commander is highly sought after by advanced collectors. Sold: $4,750

 

66. 1936 Rollfast Royal Flyer. The D.P. Harris Manufacturing Company built this bicycle in 1936 in the early days of the balloon-tired era. There is a chrome nut at the top of the seat mast, which holds the seat post in place, indicating this to be a one-year model and therefore rare. The original black and crème paint with red striping is in excellent condition and most of the chrome is very good. Typical of bikes from this year, it didn’t come with a chain guard even though it was offered as one of their deluxe models. Just as the decals on the tank and seat mast say, this bike rides with “Speed and Ease”! Sold: $675

 

67. 1936 Mesinger Airflow Saddle. This rare girls saddle was used on the Dayton Safety Streamline and other balloon tired bikes from 1936. The tornado spring coils are absolutely unique to this seat and are complimented by the original leather top. Pass

 

68. c. 1915 “Commercial” made in Chicago. One of the first U.S. made delivery cycles, wooden rims, wire basket, all original parts except for wheels- includes trade brochure, note unusual split frame. Good original condition. (Over painted) Sold: $450

 

68A. Very rare reverse painted glass advertising sign c. 1890 “Agency For The Prodigiously Popular… Falcon Bicycles Mfg. by Yost Mfg. Co. Toledo Ohio”. 26” x 18” in original ornate Victorian frame. White background on sign needs restoration, gold leaf is in good condition. Pass

 

69. C.1890’s triple race pacer, having proper handle bars and gearing. Seats need reconditioning, a scarce model, manufacturer unknown. Overall good condition. Needs restoration. Sold: $1,400

70. Very scarce C.1930’s Mead Cycle Co. Ranger tandem appears to be mostly original includes front hub brake, female-male frame with rear steering, matching chain guards, scarce splay leg kick stand. Rims not matching. Accessory klaxon horn and very interesting bird mascot on front fender. Needs restoration. Pass

 

71. Rare 19th c. Litho “Bicycle Camp- Exhibition and Tournament Springfield Mass, USA Sept 18.19.20. 1883” “litho of Milton Bradley & Co. Springfield Mass” depicts Hampden Park, super detail, very historic. Imperfections including edge loss, scratches and hole. 21 ½ x 27 ½ . Bid for choice. Sold: $1,800

 

71A. 19th c. German stein, oversize 2L with high relief depicting club uniformed safety racer and “40 K” sign. Very ornate pewter lid with dragon thumb latch. Base incised with 8 point star and “RM” #1233. 15 ½” ht. Excellent condition. Sold: $375

 

72. Early cast iron pneumatic safety bicycle stand having footed base with “U” shaped tire stays connected by 2 rails 19”L 10 ½ “W. Excellent condition. Sold: $100

 

73. Identical to previous lot. Sold: $140

 

74. 19th c. Victorian cast iron bicycle rack marked How and Workingham 21 ½ ht. Very good condition Sold: $375

 

75. 19th c. book “The World A Wheel” illustrated by Eugene Grivaz, pub. By F.A. Stokes Co., New York 1896. Contains 12 colorful litho’s of pretty women on bicycles. Spine binding loose, Overall good condition. Sold: $350

 

76. Prewar English pub sign “Caution to Cyclists It is Dangerous to proceed any further without Refreshment and Rest…Both Within” Samuel Reeves 13 Caledonian Road, King’s Cross, London. 25 ¾ x 20 ¾ . Excellent condition. Sold: $375

 

77. Companion sign to previous lot by same maker “Good Accommodation of Cyclists” 25 ¾ x 20 ¾ . Sold: $375

 

78. 19th c. American oil table lamp having brass base and font with Bristol style glass body having transfer decoration depicting an 1890’s woman on a safety bicycle, body also has raised oak leaf decoration. Wick screw signed ”Made in US of America”, includes paneled shade. Electrified. 18 ½ “ ht. Very good condition Sold: $275

 

79. c. 1890’s cast metal clock depicting a woman on a pneumatic safety bicycle. Signed illegibly on back. 11 ½ “ht. Case in Excellent condition, clock inoperative. Sold: $450

 

80. c. 1890 “Bicycle Girl” American pattern glass 11” pitcher. Very rare. Chipped spout and cracked base. This vase lists for $650 in good condition. Poor condition. Sold: $225

 

80A. 1940s Columbia illuminated clock from an old bicycle shop. In excellent original condition, and still retains the original curved glass lens &
chrome bezel, and was made by the Pam Clock Company of Brooklyn & New Rochelle, New York. Works perfect and makes an excellent display piece. Sold: $525

 

81. Rare 1926 Indian pneumatic safety with “Pal” side car. Head badge reads “Indian Motorcycle Co. Indian Springfield Mass USA” with Indian head logo. This model features the ultra rare leaf spring front suspension, battery tank, heavy duty seat, electric head lamp, very desirable bronze Indian Chief relief thumb bell, sprung rear carrier, rear tail lamp. Replica of a period Pal side car with baggage compartment. Wheel rims match paint. A very rare and desirable machine in excellent restored condition. Note: This machine sold in our 1994 sale.

Sold: $5,250

 

82. c. 1922 Schrader valve core store display, this advertising piece “crosses over to bicycle-motorcycle-automobile and marine!” 27” tall, 7” dia., components & accessories fit inside, door opens for storage. In as found used Good condition. Sold: $325

 

83. Late 19th early 20th c. rare and unusual bronze L.A.W.  tazza or card tray. Constructed of a bronzed spoked wheel 8” dia. Tray top supported by 3 bronze 4 ¼”  dia. “L.A.W.” logo medallions as base. 6 “ ht. Excellent condition. Pass

 

84.  19th c. watch holder in the form of a hard tire safety with a photo litho button mounted on intricate filigree base 4 ½ “ht. Excellent condition. Sold: $150

 

85. c. 1898 cast spelter metal calendar having safety bicycle with ornate florals. 6 ½ “L x 6” ht. Good condition.Sold: $160

 

86. c. 1890’s cast spelter metal calendar with headbadge logo “Compliments of Worcester Cycle Mfg. Co.” Ornate floral sides. 4 3/8 “W x 5” ht, Good condition. Sold: $250

 

87. c. 1883 Bayliss highwheel Thomas 52” high wheel, very complete early open head model, retains curved handlebars with pear grips, complete brake assembly, pedals. Over painted blue. Original and complete, should be restored. Sold: $2,000

 

88. c. 1880 Columbia Special 54” high wheel, complete except for brakes, backbone head has weld, radial spoked, over painted red. Should be restored. Sold: $1,200

 

88A. 1937 Schwinn Fleet Deluxe “C-Model” boys bike. Tank retaining original paint and graphics and is in outstanding condition and includes original Delta horn unit and button. The rest of the bike has good amateur restoration. All original parts including deluxe long-wing chainguard and 9-hole rack. Nice deep-spring saddle. Early cross-brace handlebars shine nice, but need re-chroming. BF Goodrich Whitewall tires. Original paint on Lobdel drop center rims. Delta 6-rib front-load headlight. Sold: $550

 

89. Pocket watch, hunter case engraved with man and woman on safety bicycles, and similar scene on back with couple on horses. French brass case, enamel face (no crystal) 2 1/8 “ dia. Case good condition, works run and stop. Sold: $300

 

90. Pocket watch, open face case very ornate engraving and cast work depicting safety race. Porcelain face with second hand. Face signed “Carl L. Rost Indianapolis Ind.” 2” dia. Case. Overall Excellent condition Works run & stop. Sold: $425

 

90A. Circus poster “Ayres & Kathryn Davies Circus… Wild Animals”. Note: highwheel on tight rope very colorful, some wrinkles. 41” x 27” Good condition. Sold: $100

 

91. Large figural bisque porcelain statue of a boy on a hobby horse, excellent detail and hand painted. c. 1970 with Capo di Monti style mark. 10” ht. Excellent condition. Sold: $120

 

92. c. 1930 Elgin Cardinal retaining battery can, taxi horn, leather tool pouch, original saddle, rear rack and side door tank. Ex restored condition. Sold: $3,100

 

93. c. 1941 Elgin Standard, “Expert”  speedo air cooled rear hub. Excellent original crème white and dark maroon paint. Schwinn Typhoon white wall tires together with original Allstate w/w tires. Stunning Original condition. Sold: $450

 

94. 19th c. cast metal enamel decorated wall dish, very fancy relief with highwheel race and uniformed wheelman busts on shaped rim. 9 ¼” dia. Excellent condition. Sold: $225

 

95. 19th c. cast metal tray having bronze and copper patina. Open pierced rim with handles and 3 safety riders in relief. 11” x 7” Very good condition Sold: $200

 

96. 19th c. folk art carved bi-folding shaped shelves having architectural crest with ribbon and riding crop motif and open pierced rossett with floral sides flanking a uniformed gent on highwheel. Excellent detail and carving, 25” H x 19” W. Excellent condition. Sold: $450

 

97.  Scarce c. 1868-69 Michaux bone shaker mfg. in Paris, France. The Michaux shop is generally credited with the invention of the rotary crank propulsion system, and probably with the very first bicycle manufacturing company. This example has restored wheels, 36” front 30” rear, recovered saddle, bronze “Acorn” counter balanced pedals. V.G. Restored condition. Sold: $5,000

 

98. c. 1892 Clipper hard tire safety mfg. by the Grand Rapids Bicycle Co. in Michigan (operated 1892-1898), this example is a “convertible” having removable strut rods which convert it to a ladies machine. Retains very rare brass head badge, brake hardware, pedals, 26” front and 30”rear wheels, front and rear fenders, restored saddle. Needs nickel plate otherwise Very good condition Sold: $3,750

 

99. 19th c. souvenir spoon, silver plate “N.E. (North East) Cycle Show Boston” with lady on safety cycle and fancy handle signed “Coin Silver Extra Plate” 4 ¼ “ L Excellent condition. Sold: $75

 

100. 19th c. English bisque (probably Staffordshire) “Fairing” c. 1870 depicting a gent on a boneshaker, retaining original paint. 3 ¼ “ht. Excellent condition. Sold: $55

 

101. 19th c. English bisque (probably Staffordshire) “Fairing” in the rare form of a whistle depicting a gent on a boneshaker having traces of original paint. 3 ¼ “ ht. Good condition. Sold: $140

 

102. Scarce 19th c. brass pen nib box c. 1870 depicting beautiful lady riding a boneshaker on a country road. Excellent detail, signed “D. Leonard & Co. Birmingham” 2 ½ “ x 1 ¾ “ x 1”. Excellent condition. Sold: $150

 

103. Scarce 19th c. turned wooden “Indian Club” with the “Victor Overman Wheel Co.” trademark and logo. This item is listed in Victor highwheel catalogs. 15 ¼ “ ht., hole drilled through top finial otherwise Good condition. Original finish. Sold: $150

 

104. 19th c. cast metal fancy cigar ash tray with relief depicting safety rider and extra fancy border with winged wheel. 6 ¾ “ x 5”. Good condition. Sold: $70

 

105. Very unusual c. 1930’s clown see-saw bicycle having one direction gear drive, sophisticated design, well engineered and constructed. 8’ 6” wide. Missing one balance wheel, otherwise Good condition. Sold: $700

 

106. 19th c. paper weight, cast bronze with wheel and lion head logo “The Monarch Cycle Mfg. Co. Chicago” 2 ¾” dia. Very good condition Sold: $170

 

107. c. 1930’s advertising tin bicycle sign “Gorlcke Velo” excellent art deco design, bright colors, raised boarder and lettering. 14 ½ “ x 20 ¼ “. Excellent condition. Sold: $125

 

108. Lot: 2 bicycling porcelain plates. 10” French plate “Les Sports la Bicyclette….Eh bien il le l’ai faitell” signed Boch. Very good condition And 8” Club plate with winged wheel logo and ribbon banner “The Businessmen’s Club”. Imperfections as described. Sold: $35

 

109. C.1880’s hub lamp with brass badge “Birmingham British Made” 8”ht. No burner, flat lens cracked, otherwise Good condition. Pass

 

110. Rare (the only one we have ever offered) L.A.W. highwheel logo humidor with correct L.A.W.  lid, signed Muster Schultz 6” ht. Note: Steins which resemble this humidor are more common. Excellent condition. Sold: $600

 

110A. 19th c. star highwheel safety poster depicting a uniformed wheelman racing the ghost of father time “The Star Against Time”, “H. B. Smith Machine Co. Smithville Bur. Co. N.J.” Also depicts bird’s eye view of factory. Site 23” x 13” litho by Cossack & Co. Buffalo. Surface wrinkles and restoration. Fair condition. Sold: $1,100

 

111.   19th c. bisque cigar and match holder having uniformed wheelman with safety bicycle, excellent detail and paint. 9” ht. German c. 1890. Excellent condition. Sold: $175

 

112. 19th c. bisque cigar and match holder depicting a uniformed wheelman with a crashed safety bicycle. 8” ht. German C.1890. Excellent condition. Sold: $150

 

113. Playing card lidded box with brass patina plaque on lid “Gladiator” having intricate relief depicting a safety cycle race. Artist signed “A. Delcourt”. Walnut with 2 compartments having bicycle logo playing card decks. 6 ¾ “ x 4 ¾ “  2 ¼ “ ht. Excellent condition. Sold: $120

 

114. Scarce 19th c. Cyc-Kola bottle retaining original labels. “Extra Quality” and “The New Drink”  Clicquot-club Cyc-Kola for cyclists put up only by the Clicquot Club Co. Millis Mass and L.A.W.  logo. 11” ht clear glass bottle has cast relief on back” Celebrated Clicquot Club Trademark registered beverages Made in America” labels have some imperfections, bottle Excellent condition. Sold: $150

 

115. Very rare brass and enameled tin container mfg. By the O’Hara Waltham Dial Co., Waltham, Mass.” Top of lid has enameled face “Seal of Public Approval…Union Cycle Mfg. Co. Boston Mass” with male and female on early safety bicycles. 2 ½ “ dia.  Super graphics Very good condition Sold: $100

 

116. Scarce enamel pint glass 3 ½” bottle “Perfection Repairing Cycle Enamel Eugene Arnstein Chicago, USA” Excellent condition. Sold: $25

 

117. Store display coaster brake with banner mounted on marble base “Renak Nabe” base 4”  x 2 ¼ “ 7” ht. Very good condition Sold: $80

 

118. Very rare L.A.W. sliced plug tobacco tin litho container 4 5/8 “ x 2 ¾ “ Shows wear. Sold: $80

 

119. Scarce Gormully & Jeffrey brass match safe engraved “Compliments of Gormully & Jeffrey Mfg. Co. Chicago” on one side “Ride a Rambler and be Happy” on the other side shows much use, dented however graphics are crisp. 3” x 1 ½”  Sold: $150

 

120. Match safe “Bryant & Mays Wax Vistas” engraved with 3 racing cyclistson lid. Tin has brass finish 1 ¾ “ x 1 ½”  Sold: $70

 

121. c. 1941 Elgin man’s balloon bicycle, very original including gothic fenders, full chain guard, floating front hub. Ex. Orig. paint, chrome tank. Overall Very Original and Good condition.  Sold: $500

 

122. c. 1949 Mercury F26 in stunning original dark maroon and red paint retaining rare pod carrier with crash bars, Rocket Ray lamp, jeweled chain guard, Carlisle Lightning Dart tires, jeweled Torrington pedals, rebuilt early SW Cadet speedo, unbelievable original paint, unrestored Excellent condition. Sold: $900

 

123. c. 1950 Rollfast deluxe with springer fork, Rocket Ray lamp, BF Goodrich Silvertown w/w tires, jeweled rear carrier, NOS persons saddle, original decals, rebuilt Rollfast speedo, leather tool pouch, ribbed chain guard, siren, stunning original red and white paint. Ex. Original condition. Sold: $900

 

124.19th c. French penny-farthing 7 ¾ “ plate c. 1890. Very good condition Sold: $80

 

125. 19th c. rare Victorian ladies cycling purse, hung on waist, one side leather the other patterned. American c. 1895. Good condition. Sold: $150

 

126. 19th c. straight razor “Imperial Safety” with tandem racers engraved on blade, includes case. Very good condition Sold: $60

 

127. Collection of 31 clay poker chips, C.1900 lady on safety bicycle. 18 white, 7 red, 6 blue. 1 ½” dia. Good condition. Sold: $55

 

128. Collection of (48) NOS c. 1950’s plastic Tour De France toy cyclists in original packets, hand painted. Unused NOS Mint condition. Sold: $55

 

129. Lot: (7) C.1895 L.A.W.  medals. Brass circle and star “Mass Division Spring Meet 1897”: Brass Maltese cross and ribbon “11th Fall Meet Mass Div. Springfield 1893” : Aluminum shield “National Meet L.A.W. Washington D.C. 1892” : 2 part star in wreath “Souvenir” Bicycle Tournament and Meet ; Star “Mass Div. Boston, 1894”; Aluminum with ribbon “Mass Div. League of American Wheelmen”11th Annual meet Boston May 30,93; Matese cross and wreath with enamel decoration “New York State Div. Of  L.A.W.” All medals in good to excellent condition. Note: aluminum medals are scarce Sold: $200

 

130. Pair of unusual lady on safety tipping her hat clay poker chips 1 ½” dia. Red and yellow. Very good condition Sold: $15

 

131. Misc. Lot: “Rambler” brass bar pin 2 1/8 “L.; Enamel decorated “Clio Wheelman” pin 1” dia.; LU-MI-NUM aluminum 1 ½ “ trade token 1894; trade token “Schoerman Langstadted and Co. Philadelphia”, crashing highwheel on front 1 ¼” dia.; “Barnes White Flyer Club” enamel decorated 1 1/8” dia. Medal. Good-Excellent condition. Pass

 

132. Collection (3) Highwheel medals: 1 1/8” dia. copper “Stuttgart 1881”; bronze1 ¾” dia. “The Quaker City Bicycle Club (depicts highwheel and star style safety highwheel)”; ”Grand Bicycle Tournament and Exposition Philadelphia 1883 (?)”; ¾” dia. Nickel pin “Velo-Club” with highwheel rider. Fair-Excellent condition. Pass

 

133. Lot: (2) 19th c. safety bicycle medals. 2 part copper “Irvingston-Milburn” 25 Miles inside 1 h. 28 min. 1893 (Probably Westchester N.Y. Cycle Club) 2 ½ “ L ; “Associated Cycling Clubs of Boston and Vicinity organized Feb. 15 1893”; ”Second Prize One Mile Novice May 30, 1894” 1 3/8” dia. Very good condition Sold: $55

 

134. 19th c. board game “The Junior Bicycle Game” Parker Brothers Salem, Mass USA…..Copyright 1897. 11 ½” x 17”. Retains interior pieces including game board(part of box) and (2) spinners. Graphics and color very good, paper loss. Fair condition. A scarce game. Sold: $200

 

135. Tin (double sided) “Six Day Bike Race” game board. Mfg. By Lindstrom Tool & Toy Co. Bridgeport Conn.  15 ¼” x 19 ½”. Good color and graphics, Very good condition Sold: $110

 

136. Collection (9) balloon era bicycle fender ornaments including (4) leaping stags, (3) elephants and (2) racing cyclists. All Excellent condition. Sold: $60

 

137. 1938-39 Elgin girls balloon bicycle deluxe model retaining Allstate w/w tires, horn tank, skirt guard and surround chain guard, gothic fenders, Torrington pedals, Troxel saddle. V.G. Original un-restored condition. Sold: $100

 

138. 1937 Iver Johnson Streamline boys balloon bicycle, cross bar handlebars, aluminum battery can, Kelly Prestige w/w tires, Delta horn, light, Troxel saddle, chrome striped fenders, hockey stick chain guard, Very Good Original paint and Very good condition  Pass

 

139. Collection (3) “Cyclists Cup” telescoping cups C.1897. Fair-Good condition. Sold: $70

 

140. Lot: Ceramic highwheel plant vase marked ”Made in Japan”6 ½” ht hand painted and carved wooden maple sugar mould highwheel motif 7 ½ “ x 3 ½ ” Very good condition Sold: $25

 

141. English transferware butter plate with boneshaker scene. Signed New Hall Hanley Staffordshire England. 4 5/8” dia. Very good condition Sold: $40

 

142. Rare wooden soap box “Bicycle Laundry Blue” interior of lid has hard tire safety logo. Cheese box dovetail construction 9 ½”x 13”  3” ht. Sold: $200

 

143. 19th c. Currier & Ives litho from Darktown series “The Darktown Bicycle Race-The Start (Now For de Fastest Record Eber Known)” Copyright 1895 site 10 ½” x 13 ¾” Matted and framed archivally. Excellent graphics and color. Excellent condition. Sold: $625

 

144. 19th c. Currier & Ives from the same as previous lot. “The Darktown Bicycle Race- A Sudden Halt (I knowd we’d have busted de record if it hadn’t bin for dis misforchin) 10 ½” x 19” matted and framed archivally. Excellent graphics and color. Excellent condition. Sold: $625

 

145. Mid 19th c. sampler with rare boneshaker motif c. 1855.Color design also features florals, needlework examples along with animals. The lot also has an 1855 booklet from the Exposition Universelle Paris with a similar pattern.14” x 22”. Very good condition Sold: $350

 

146. Collection (4) bottles with bicycle motif. 9 ½” light green with trapped marble embossed “Coventry Mineral Water Company” with safety bicycle; 8 ¼” dark green embossed “R. Emerson Junior New Castle on Tyne” with highwheel ridden by gent with top hat; 7 ¾” light green embossed pinched neck with trapped marble “R. Emerson Junior New Castle on Tyne” gent on highwheel; 8 ¼” Stoneware brown and tan. “R. Emerson New Castle on Tyne” with highwheel motif decoration. Transfer decorated. All Very good condition Sold: $225

 

147.  1938 Henderson Auto Cycle girls balloon bicycle, retaining original horn button (in handlebar, one year only) dual Silver Ray lamp, rare original red block pedals, US Royal chain w/w tires, partial restoration. Original locking fork with key. Very good condition Pass

 

148. 1938-39 Iver Johnson Moto bike very original including painted and striped rims, chrome fenders, w/w tires, very good original paint. Very good condition Sold: $275

 

149.  Project: desk clock with safety bicycle on base. Clock face has cherub on wheel towed by dragonflies. As is missing parts. Sold: $160

 

150. Very scarce whistle, nickel plated signed “Overman Wheel Co. Pat. June 30, 1885 Boston Mass USA” 3 ½” Shows use, has dents. Sold: $130

 

151. Watch fob, mini bicycle chain with handlebars signed “Cleveland” on each link. 6” L. Very good condition. Sold: $80

 

152. 1938-39 Iver Johnson girls balloon bicycle painted and striped rims, Torrington pedals, very good paint. Good condition. Pass

 

153.  1938-39 Iver Johnson girls balloon bicycle, chrome rims, chrome fenders with string skirt guard, V.G. Original condition. Pass

 

154. 1919 Mead Crusader,  tall frame barn fresh original including paint. Fair condition. Sold: $100

 

155. “Ladies of the World” collection of (4) frames, each matted to display 3 colored lithographs depicting women of the world cycling. Artist “Grivaz”, printed in 1896 by Fredrich Stokes in America. Each frame measures 16 ½” x 33”, rare complete set of images, professionally matted and framed, Excellent condition. Sold: $600

 

156. c. 1980’s Columbia Rx5 Deluxe replica 50th Anniversary edition with upgrades, Nexus 7 speed rear hub (original wheel included) Sturmy Archer front hub brake. Rebuilt cadet speedo upgraded front headlight (original lamp also included), Carlisle Lightning Dart tires. Mint condition. Sold: $425

 

157. Rare Lovell Diamond embossed and lithographed advertising sign in original oak frame, mfg. For the J. P. Lovell Arms Co. of Boston Mass. Frame 23 ½” x 17 ½”. Shows some use, Overall good condi