Bicycle Auction: Pedaling History Bicycle Museum Session III
October 19, 2013 at 10 AM (EST)
Carl Burgwardt’s Pedaling History Museum Collection.
We are honored to be offering you the contents of The Pedaling History Museum Collection.
We were deeply saddened by the passing of Carl Burgwardt and our hearts go out to his family and all who knew him. His contribution to the hobby is both significant & acklowledged. He will be greatly missed.
Preview dates/times:
Thursday Oct 17, 11-5 PM – Friday Oct 18, 11-5 PM – Saturday Oct 19, 9-10 AM
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Featured Lots:
LOT 23.
c. 1890 "The Rochester" manufactured by Rochester Cycle Mf. Co, Rochester NY, 31 " wheels, 20" frame. Stunning restoration. Lot includes envelope from manufacturer. Note twin tube frame and front suspension, very unique and sophisticated machine. Excellent restored condition.
Estimate: $7,000-9,000
Sold Price: $23,000
c. 1890 "The Rochester" manufactured by Rochester Cycle Mf. Co, Rochester NY, 31 " wheels, 20" frame. Stunning restoration. Lot includes envelope from manufacturer. Note twin tube frame and front suspension, very unique and sophisticated machine. Excellent restored condition.
Estimate: $7,000-9,000
Sold Price: $23,000
LOT 2.
c. 1886 Columbia safety high wheel bicycle so called "Kangaroo", manufactured by Pope Mfg. Co. Boston MA, 38" wheel geared to 47 1/2". First American application of chain drive. Original cost 140.00. Restoration missing one spoke.
Estimate: $9,000-12,000
Sold Price: $17,250
c. 1886 Columbia safety high wheel bicycle so called "Kangaroo", manufactured by Pope Mfg. Co. Boston MA, 38" wheel geared to 47 1/2". First American application of chain drive. Original cost 140.00. Restoration missing one spoke.
Estimate: $9,000-12,000
Sold Price: $17,250
LOT 14.
c. 1884 Victor, this is the first American tricycle, 48" wheels. Made by the Overman Wheel Co. Boston and Chicopee Falls MA. Original cost 125. Needs tire rubber, missing one spoke, twin lamps. Good condition.
Estimate: $13,000-15,000
Sold Price: $14,950
c. 1884 Victor, this is the first American tricycle, 48" wheels. Made by the Overman Wheel Co. Boston and Chicopee Falls MA. Original cost 125. Needs tire rubber, missing one spoke, twin lamps. Good condition.
Estimate: $13,000-15,000
Sold Price: $14,950
LOT 45.
c. 1897 Columbia model 40 military cavalry pneumatic safety bicycle. Outfitted with machine gun (decommissioned) "US" leather slung pouch, (2) ammo boxes, 23" frame, older restoration, note display tires. Good condition.
Estimate: $4,000-5,000
Sold Price: $14,950
c. 1897 Columbia model 40 military cavalry pneumatic safety bicycle. Outfitted with machine gun (decommissioned) "US" leather slung pouch, (2) ammo boxes, 23" frame, older restoration, note display tires. Good condition.
Estimate: $4,000-5,000
Sold Price: $14,950
LOT 1.
19th c. Schwinn sign "The World", reverse painted on glass. Provenance, ex-Schwinn family bicycle collection, sold by Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Chicago IL, April 6, 1997. 38 x 30 frame size (reframed). Good condition.
Estimate: $3,000-5,000
Sold Price: $13,800
19th c. Schwinn sign "The World", reverse painted on glass. Provenance, ex-Schwinn family bicycle collection, sold by Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Chicago IL, April 6, 1997. 38 x 30 frame size (reframed). Good condition.
Estimate: $3,000-5,000
Sold Price: $13,800
LOT 113.
Victorian bicycle shipping crate with bicycle. "The Protector Bicycle Crate" Mfg. by Ellison & Freckleton 2526 7th Ave. NYC. Waltham Pneumatic Safety, Kelly handlebars, matching tires, pedals, saddle worn. Good condition.
Estimate: $1,200-1,500
Sold Price: $13,800
Victorian bicycle shipping crate with bicycle. "The Protector Bicycle Crate" Mfg. by Ellison & Freckleton 2526 7th Ave. NYC. Waltham Pneumatic Safety, Kelly handlebars, matching tires, pedals, saddle worn. Good condition.
Estimate: $1,200-1,500
Sold Price: $13,800
LOT 10.
c. 1898 Rex bicycle, Rex Bicycle Co, Chicago IL., excellent restoration. Includes anatomical saddle, handle bar bell, tool pouch, cyclometer. Excellent restored condition.
Estimate: $7,000-9,000
Sold Price: $13,800
c. 1898 Rex bicycle, Rex Bicycle Co, Chicago IL., excellent restoration. Includes anatomical saddle, handle bar bell, tool pouch, cyclometer. Excellent restored condition.
Estimate: $7,000-9,000
Sold Price: $13,800
