32nd Annual Bicycle Auction
October 12, 2024 at 9 AM (EST)
Over 500 Lots of Bicycles and Bicycle related Collectibles, Parts/Accessories, Ephemera, Art, Photography, and more. Several collections to be offered including The Wayne & Kim Batten Collection, featuring 45 high wheels and 50 safety bicycles. This will be the most high wheels we have ever had at auction at one time.
Preview dates/times:
Thursday/Friday October 10-11: 10-4PM.
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Featured Lots:
LOT 38.
Crypto Geared Ordinary (High Wheel), 44" bicycle. Barn fresh condition. Retains logo. Provenance: Wayne & Kim Batten Collection.
Estimate: $1,500-2,000
Sold Price: $11,040
Crypto Geared Ordinary (High Wheel), 44" bicycle. Barn fresh condition. Retains logo. Provenance: Wayne & Kim Batten Collection.
Estimate: $1,500-2,000
Sold Price: $11,040
LOT 15.
C. 1880's Kangaroo High Wheel bicycle. 38" front wheel. Hillman, Herbert & Cooper of Coventry (Premier Works). Barn fresh condition. Provenance: Wayne & Kim Batten Collection.
Estimate: $3,000-4,000
Sold Price: $9,600
C. 1880's Kangaroo High Wheel bicycle. 38" front wheel. Hillman, Herbert & Cooper of Coventry (Premier Works). Barn fresh condition. Provenance: Wayne & Kim Batten Collection.
Estimate: $3,000-4,000
Sold Price: $9,600
LOT 29.
New Rapid High Wheel bicycle. C. 1887, 54". Retains original name badge "Sole U.S. Agent…St. Clary & Co., Baltimore MD….Makers S. Georges Engineering Company Birmhingham England", leather tool pouch with tools, (2) bells. Restoration by Larry Davala. Provenance: Larry Davala collection.
Estimate: $4,000-6,000
Sold Price: $6,600
New Rapid High Wheel bicycle. C. 1887, 54". Retains original name badge "Sole U.S. Agent…St. Clary & Co., Baltimore MD….Makers S. Georges Engineering Company Birmhingham England", leather tool pouch with tools, (2) bells. Restoration by Larry Davala. Provenance: Larry Davala collection.
Estimate: $4,000-6,000
Sold Price: $6,600
LOT 11.
19th c. Blacksmith made iron, wood and brass Boneshaker bicycle. 35" front wheel, 31" rear wheel. Acorn finial in front. Good condition.
Estimate: $2,000-3,000
Sold Price: $6,600
19th c. Blacksmith made iron, wood and brass Boneshaker bicycle. 35" front wheel, 31" rear wheel. Acorn finial in front. Good condition.
Estimate: $2,000-3,000
Sold Price: $6,600
LOT 45a.
Boneshaker tricycle. Wooden rims. 36" front wheel, 32" rear wheels. Good condition.
Estimate: $800-1,200
Sold Price: $6,600
Boneshaker tricycle. Wooden rims. 36" front wheel, 32" rear wheels. Good condition.
Estimate: $800-1,200
Sold Price: $6,600
LOT 9.
Pony Star 44" High Wheel bicycle. Mfg. H.B. Smith Co., Smithville New Jersey. Barn fresh condition. Provenance: Wayne & Kim Batten Collection.
Estimate: $3,000-4,000
Sold Price: $6,000
Pony Star 44" High Wheel bicycle. Mfg. H.B. Smith Co., Smithville New Jersey. Barn fresh condition. Provenance: Wayne & Kim Batten Collection.
Estimate: $3,000-4,000
Sold Price: $6,000
LOT 97.
Western Wheel Works youth Hard Tire Safety bicycle. Good condition. Provenance: Wayne & Kim Batten Collection.
Estimate: $400-600
Sold Price: $6,000
Western Wheel Works youth Hard Tire Safety bicycle. Good condition. Provenance: Wayne & Kim Batten Collection.
Estimate: $400-600
Sold Price: $6,000
LOT 26.
C. 1880's Star high wheel bicycle. Patented by George Pressey of Hammonton, NJ, manufactured by The H.B. Smith Machine Co., Smithville, Burlington County N.J., 48".. Barn find condition.
Estimate: $3,000-4,000
Sold Price: $5,400
C. 1880's Star high wheel bicycle. Patented by George Pressey of Hammonton, NJ, manufactured by The H.B. Smith Machine Co., Smithville, Burlington County N.J., 48".. Barn find condition.
Estimate: $3,000-4,000
Sold Price: $5,400
LOT 115.
C. 1902 Dursley Pederson Pneumatic Safety bicycle. Barn fresh, original condition.
Estimate: $800-1,200
Sold Price: $5,400
C. 1902 Dursley Pederson Pneumatic Safety bicycle. Barn fresh, original condition.
Estimate: $800-1,200
Sold Price: $5,400
LOT 6.
Rare rear steering "trick rider" Pneumatic Safety bicycle. Restored. First time offered at Copake Auction.
Estimate: $2,000-3,000
Sold Price: $5,400
Rare rear steering "trick rider" Pneumatic Safety bicycle. Restored. First time offered at Copake Auction.
Estimate: $2,000-3,000
Sold Price: $5,400
LOT 12.
Flying Merkel Pneumatic Safety bicycle. 24" frame. Older restoration.
Estimate: $2,000-3,000
Sold Price: $3,900
Flying Merkel Pneumatic Safety bicycle. 24" frame. Older restoration.
Estimate: $2,000-3,000
Sold Price: $3,900
LOT 18.
Star High Wheel bicycle. 52". Mfg. H.B. Smith Co., Smithville New Jersey. Barn fresh condition. Provenance: Wayne & Kim Batten Collection.
Estimate: $3,000-4,000
Sold Price: $3,900
Star High Wheel bicycle. 52". Mfg. H.B. Smith Co., Smithville New Jersey. Barn fresh condition. Provenance: Wayne & Kim Batten Collection.
Estimate: $3,000-4,000
Sold Price: $3,900
LOT 24.
Stearns Yellow Fellow Pneumatic Safety tandem bicycle. Restored.
Estimate: $1,500-2,000
Sold Price: $3,900
Stearns Yellow Fellow Pneumatic Safety tandem bicycle. Restored.
Estimate: $1,500-2,000
Sold Price: $3,900
LOT 27.
Lakins Cyclometer.C. 1880's brass manufactured by J.A. Lakins Co., Sprinfield Mass., U.S.A.. Fits 54" high wheel. Provenance: Larry Davala collection.
Estimate: $1,500-2,500
Sold Price: $3,600
Lakins Cyclometer.C. 1880's brass manufactured by J.A. Lakins Co., Sprinfield Mass., U.S.A.. Fits 54" high wheel. Provenance: Larry Davala collection.
Estimate: $1,500-2,500
Sold Price: $3,600
LOT 133.
Rare Smithville Railroad bicycle. Made in Smithville New Jersey. Barn fresh condition. Provenance: Wayne & Kim Batten Collection.
Estimate: $200-300
Sold Price: $3,600
Rare Smithville Railroad bicycle. Made in Smithville New Jersey. Barn fresh condition. Provenance: Wayne & Kim Batten Collection.
Estimate: $200-300
Sold Price: $3,600
LOT 200.
Book: "The Fastest Bicycle Rider in The World", Autobiography of Marshall W. "Major" Taylor. Autographed 1929. Fair condition. Provenance: Pat & Jim Hetzer Collectio
Estimate: $150-200
Sold Price: $1,200
Book: "The Fastest Bicycle Rider in The World", Autobiography of Marshall W. "Major" Taylor. Autographed 1929. Fair condition. Provenance: Pat & Jim Hetzer Collectio
Estimate: $150-200
Sold Price: $1,200
LOT 189.
Lot of early bicycle sheet music. 26 examples in binder. Good condition. Provenance: Pat & Jim Hetzer Collection.
Estimate: $75-100
Sold Price: $1,080
Lot of early bicycle sheet music. 26 examples in binder. Good condition. Provenance: Pat & Jim Hetzer Collection.
Estimate: $75-100
Sold Price: $1,080
LOT 473.
Schwinn Sting-Ray Fastback bicycle. Good condition. Provenance: Lane Motor Museum, Nasheville TN..
Estimate: $250-350
Sold Price: $1,020
Schwinn Sting-Ray Fastback bicycle. Good condition. Provenance: Lane Motor Museum, Nasheville TN..
Estimate: $250-350
Sold Price: $1,020
LOT 435.
Collection of early bicycle photographs. Studio and outdoor poses with High Wheel bicycles. Provenance: Pat & Jim Hetzer Collection.
Estimate: $50-100
Sold Price: $960
Collection of early bicycle photographs. Studio and outdoor poses with High Wheel bicycles. Provenance: Pat & Jim Hetzer Collection.
Estimate: $50-100
Sold Price: $960
LOT 22a.
1949 Schwinn B607 Autocycle w/trains & planes badge. 26” original condition with tank, fender light and locking fork. 1” pitch chain w/sweetheart sprocket. SN# J090529.
Estimate: $700-900
Sold Price: $570
1949 Schwinn B607 Autocycle w/trains & planes badge. 26” original condition with tank, fender light and locking fork. 1” pitch chain w/sweetheart sprocket. SN# J090529.
Estimate: $700-900
Sold Price: $570
LOT 141.
Horn and bell collection including (2) Klaxtons, (2) different Persons Majestic Siren, (2) Fire Chief Jr., early bulb horn, unusual plush horn. Fair-Good condition. Provenance: Pat & Jim Hetzer Collection
Estimate: $25-50
Sold Price: $540
Horn and bell collection including (2) Klaxtons, (2) different Persons Majestic Siren, (2) Fire Chief Jr., early bulb horn, unusual plush horn. Fair-Good condition. Provenance: Pat & Jim Hetzer Collection
Estimate: $25-50
Sold Price: $540
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