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.
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Thursday/Friday October 10-11: 10-4PM.
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Featured Lots:
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
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
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
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
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
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
LOT 4.
Shimano Light Weight bicycle. Built for Patrick Sercu. Includes a letter from Tom Kellogg: "This bike was built for Patrick Sercu. Jack Simes and Dave Chauner were the Velodrome directors at this time ('79) and they tried to get Anton Tkac to be the big star at the season's big event, but he fell through and they got Patrick who was an old frined of Jack's. They wanted Patrick to ride around the Velo when they introduced him to the crowd so they contracted with me to build the frame to his specs. It took a little time to ge the numbers, but I did get it done in time. As it turned out, Patrick did ride it around the velo for a few laps...in his three piece suit. I don't know any of its history since then. The design the Patrick asked for was a pretty traditional 6-Day desing. Slacker than average seat angle, pretty heavy tubing etc. There you go. Tom Kellogg.
Estimate: $3,000-4,000
Shimano Light Weight bicycle. Built for Patrick Sercu. Includes a letter from Tom Kellogg: "This bike was built for Patrick Sercu. Jack Simes and Dave Chauner were the Velodrome directors at this time ('79) and they tried to get Anton Tkac to be the big star at the season's big event, but he fell through and they got Patrick who was an old frined of Jack's. They wanted Patrick to ride around the Velo when they introduced him to the crowd so they contracted with me to build the frame to his specs. It took a little time to ge the numbers, but I did get it done in time. As it turned out, Patrick did ride it around the velo for a few laps...in his three piece suit. I don't know any of its history since then. The design the Patrick asked for was a pretty traditional 6-Day desing. Slacker than average seat angle, pretty heavy tubing etc. There you go. Tom Kellogg.
Estimate: $3,000-4,000
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
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
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
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
LOT 12.
Flying Merkel Pneumatic Safety bicycle. 24" frame. Older restoration.
Estimate: $2,000-3,000
Flying Merkel Pneumatic Safety bicycle. 24" frame. Older restoration.
Estimate: $2,000-3,000
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
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
LOT 6.
Rare rear steering "trick rider" Pneumatic Safety bicycle. Restored. First time offered at Copake Auction.
Estimate: $2,000-3,000
Rare rear steering "trick rider" Pneumatic Safety bicycle. Restored. First time offered at Copake Auction.
Estimate: $2,000-3,000
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
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
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