26th Annual Bicycle Auction

April 22, 2017 at 9 AM (EST)

Our 26th Annual Auction will feature items from several collections including:

The Bob Trimble Collection. Some items to include: 1889 Springfield Roadster High Wheel, Rare C. 1870 Velocipede, C. 1897 Bamboo Pneumatic Safety Bicycle, C. 1880’s 60″ Columbia High Wheel, Land speed record bicycle. Ridden by John Howard., 1919 Smith “Flyer” Buckboard Automobile, Rudge 54″ High Wheel Bicycle, C. 1870’s Child’s Boneshaker, 1942 BSA Folding Paratrooper Bicycle and a C. 1868 wooden velocipede tricycle alleged to have belonged to Lizzy Borden famous axe murder, C. 1900 “PT Barnums Water Bicycle”.

Part II of the Jim Carpenter Collection – see sneak peek photo gallery below

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Thursday April 20, 11-5PM – Friday April 21, 11-5PM – Saturday April 22, 8-9AM

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Featured Lots:

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

Gormully & Jefferey High Wheel Safety Bicycle

LOT 39.
C. 1880's Gormully & Jefferey high wheel safety (ordinary) bicycle. Restored by Tom Greene. Scarce example. 47" wheel. Nice restored condition. Provenance: James Carpenter Collection Part II.
Estimate: $12,000-15,000
Sold Price: $11,700

LOT 23.
C. 1880's Pony Star high wheel safety bicycle, patented by George Pressey of Hammonton NJ, produced by H.B. Smith Machine Co. Smithville NJ., serial number "1185". 42" wheel. Retains name badge. Good condition. Provenance: James Carpenter Collection Part II.
Estimate: $7,000-10,000
Sold Price: $6,143

LOT 91.
Rare C. 1898 Rex pneumatic safety, Rex Cycle Co. Chicago Ill, patent by Bohn C. Hicks in 1896. Very desirable machine, having 3 wheel suspension bars. Original paint, mother of pearl grips. 24" frame. Jim bought this from A. K. Miller in Vermont, it reportadely was owned by Diamond Jim Brady. Good condition. Provenance: James Carpenter Collection Part II.
Estimate: $8,000-10,000
Sold Price: $11,700

LOT 19.
C 1890's English "The Quadrant Tricycle" (Birmingham). Original decal. Retains pedals, saddle, brake, headlamp. Saddle deteriorated, new tires. Also marked "Samuel....Baltimore" (United States Agent). 24" front wheel, 36" rear wheels. Good condition. Provenance: James Carpenter Collection Part II.
Estimate: $8,000-10,000
Sold Price: $9,360

LOT 22A.
Rare C. 1887 "The King" 48" high wheel bicycle (ordinary). Manufactured in Springfield Mass., Serial No. 10. Good condition. Retains name plate.
Estimate: $8,000-10,000
Sold Price: $14,625

LOT 60.
Rare C. 1870 velocipede. Retains name badge "Morse & Morton, Fairhaven Mass., patent applied for". Unusual rear lever pedal drive. Original condition including pinstripping and paint combo. Only example we have offered. 18" front wheel, 36" rear wheel. 65" L, 47" Ht.. Provenance Bob Trimble Museum Collection.
Estimate: $5,000-7,000
Sold Price: $21,060

LOT 18.
C. 1890's Krypto (London) high wheel bicycle (ordinary). Retains front transfer label. Retains brakes, saddle, pedals. 36" front wheel. Good original condition. Provenance: James Carpenter Collection Part II.
Estimate: $5,000-7,000
Sold Price: $11,700

LOT 51.
C. 1890's Facile high wheel safety bicycle (ordinary). 42" front wheel. Needs tires, worn saddle. Retains brakes, grips. Bronze reinforced head. Provenance: James Carpenter Collection Part II. Good condition.
Estimate: $5,000-7,000
Sold Price: $8,190

LOT 4.
C. 1897 Bamboo bicycle. Cataloged by The Henry Ford Museum as. Bamboo Cycle Co. LTD., E. C. England. Pneumatic safety. Tires marked 28-1 3/4", Deaccessioned from The Henry Ford Museum, ACC. NO. 30.1647.3. Overpainted, imperfections in the wood.
Estimate: $4,500-6,500
Sold Price: $5,850

C. 1880's Springfield Roadster High Wheel Bicycle

LOT 122.
C. 1880's Springfield Roadster 50" high wheel. Spokes need repair on front and rear wheels, needs tires. Improper saddle. Missing gearing covers. Retains brakes, grips and handlebars. Improper pedals. Comes with 50" cyclometer (Brooks Odometer Co., Lowell Mass., pat'd Sept. 15, 1885).
Estimate: $4,000-6,000
Sold Price: $3,803

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

LOT 3.
Land speed record bicycle. Ridden by John Howard. Published in the Guiness Book of World Records 1989 edition page 555. 152.284 MPH on July 20th 1985. Specially designed 46 pound bicycle. KHS forks. Includes riding suit, helmet, gloves, Guiness book, Cycle Magazine article. 24 1/2" frame. Provenance Bob Trimble Museum Collection. [Read Article]
Estimate: $3,000-5,000
Sold Price: $11,700

LOT 81.
C. 1890's Lozier & Yost "The Giant No. 4" hard tire safety. Retains badge marked "Lozier & Yost Mfg. Co., Toledo, OH./"The Giant No. 4". 20 1/2" frame. Retains early bell and lamp bracket. Good condition. Provenance: James Carpenter Collection Part II.
Estimate: $4,000-5,000
Sold Price: $14,040

LOT 71.
C. 1890's English hard tire safety bicycle. Good original condition. 20 1/2" frame. Provenance: James Carpenter Collection Part II.
Estimate: $3,000-4,000
Sold Price: $9,945

LOT 22.
C. 1898 Chilion wooden frame female pneumatic safety. 23" frame manufactured by M.D. Stebbings Mfg. Co. Springfield Mass.. Good condition.
Estimate: $3,000-4,000
Sold Price: $7,605

LOT 50.
C. 1879 Surray Machinists English ball head high wheel. 50". Horn grips. Good condition.
Estimate: $2,500-3,000
Sold Price: $4,388

LOT 119.
C. 1870's child's boneshaker. Sargent type. 34" front wheel, 27" rear wheel. Good condition. Provenance Bob Trimble Museum Collection.
Estimate: $1,500-2,500
Sold Price: $7,020

LOT 94.
Scarce bicycle patent model. Brass and wood. Mounted on wood base. Model 9 1/2" L.. Comes with papers in images. Provenance: James Carpenter Collection Part II. Good condition.
Estimate: $700-1,000
Sold Price: $8,775

LOT 33.
C. 1899 racing triplet bicycle. Retains trap pedals, saddles. Note 13" rear sprocket. Good condition.
Estimate: $600-800
Sold Price: $10,238