Bicycle
Featured lots
1889 Springfield Roadster High Wheel
LOT 30.
C. 1889 Springfield Roadster, Model #5 high wheel. Rare tangent spoke model, one of six known. Recent restoration by Craig Allen. Very good condition. Includes pedals, saddle, grips, brake.
Estimate: $10,000-15,000
Sold Price: $7,020
Auction: 26th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 22, 2017
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Craig Allen Restoration, High Wheel, Model #5, Roadster, Springfield
1869 Velocipede with Michaux label
LOT 96.
1869 Velocipede with Michaux label, with step for mounting, 38" front wheel, 28" rear wheel. Considered one of the first bicycle manufacturers. Michaux worked in Paris. Pedaling History Museum Collection.
Estimate: $2,200-2,800
Sold Price: $6,900
Auction: Bicycle Auction: Pedaling History Bicycle Museum Session II, April 20, 2013
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Michaux, Pedaling History Museum, Velocipede
C. 1887 Gormully & Jeffery High Wheel Bicycle
LOT 55A.
C. 1887 Gormully & Jeffery 54" high wheel ordinary bicycle. "American Champion" model. Retains original complete brakes, adjustable step, correct pedals, moustach handle bars (some welds), wooden grips, nameplate, dust shield, old re-tire, old re-leathered saddle on correct frame. Good riding condition.
Estimate: $3,000-4,000
Sold Price: $6,785
Auction: 27th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 21, 2018
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Gormully & Jeffery, High Wheel
1899 Dursley Pederson Bicycle
LOT 12.
Scarce C. 1899 Dursley Pederson bicycle. Skip tooth chain. Barn fresh condition.
Estimate: $1,000-1,500
Sold Price: $6,785
Auction: 29th Annual Bicycle Auction, June 26, 2021
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Dursley Pederson
Exceptional C. 1898 Pierce chainless 22" frame pneumatic safety "cushion" frame model
LOT 10a.
Exceptional C. 1898 Pierce chainless 22" frame pneumatic safety "cushion" frame model having double leaf spring front forks and "Hygenic Wheel Co." rear shock (made for Pierce). This restored example has all the bells and whistles including Kelly handle bars, celluloid grips, "Christy" anatomical saddle, Pierce Arrow logo leather tool pouch, matching pedals, New Departure (made for Pierce) front and rear hubs, matching "Elizabethtown Universale Tire Co." red, 28" button tread tires. Stunning restoration, super paint with color matched rims, excellent nickel plating. The best Pierce we have ever offered.
Estimate: $5,000-8,000
Sold Price: $6,727
Auction: 24th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 18, 2015
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Chainless, Pierce, Pneumatic Safety
C. 1883 Starley Adult Tricycle
LOT 38.
C. 1883 Starley Adult Tricycle. 17" front, 44" rear wheels. Very complete, old restoration. Retains front fender, coaster pegs, recovered saddle, chain guard, rear "wheelie" strut, modified hand brake, good tires. Overall VG cond.
Estimate: $9,000-11,000
Sold Price: $6,500
Auction: 20th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 16, 2011
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Starley, Tricycle
C. 1890's Lovell Diamond Hard Tire Safety Bicycle
LOT 10a.
1890's Iver Johnson Lovell Diamond Hard Tire Safety bicycle. 30" wheels. Restored condition.
Estimate: $5,500-6,500
Sold Price: $6,490
Auction: 28th Annual Bicycle and Automobilia Auction, April 13, 2019
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Hard Tire Safety, Iver Johnson, Lovell Diamond
1938 Shelby Airflow Balloon Tire Bicycle
LOT 100.
1938 Shelby Airflow Balloon tire bicycle. Original paint. Original handlebars. 26 x 2.125 Goodyear Airwheel Whitewall tires. 18" frame. Good condition.
Estimate: $4,500-6,500
Sold Price: $6,490
Auction: 28th Annual Bicycle and Automobilia Auction, April 13, 2019
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Airflow, Balloon Tire, Bicycle, Shelby
c. 1892 Columbia Light Roadster Highwheel Bicycle
LOT 27.
c. 1892 Columbia Light Roadster 52" highwheel bicycle, serial #4463. Consignor consulted wheelmen Carey Williams and they think this is one of the latest production numbers known. Stunning restoration by Craig Allen, unridden since. Concours cond.
Estimate: $7,000-8,000
Sold Price: $6,200
Auction: 20th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 16, 2011
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Columbia, High Wheel, Light Roadster
1887 Victor Hard Tire Safety Bicycle
LOT 28.
C. 1887 Victor hard tire safety bicycle. "C" model. Frame overpainted red, nickel deteriorated, saddle worn, retains brakes, pedals as is, 31" wheels. Provenance Bob Trimble Museum Collection.
Estimate: $4,000-5,000
Sold Price: $6,143
Auction: 26th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 22, 2017
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Hard Tire Safety, Victor, 1887