Automobilia & Transportation
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19th c. Boneshaker
LOT 2a.
19th c. boneshaker. 38" front driving wheel and 32" rear wheel. Length is 73". Height from ground to top of handlebars is 48". Brass hub bands with wood spokes and rims. Tires are iron bands. Appears to be original decal on head, it's unclear of the meaning. Brass plate with French inscription. Original seat pan with leather pad. Frame is solid having 7 flat sides in an oval shape. Matching bronze pedals. Complete having retained the original patina.
Estimate: $5,000-7,000
Sold Price: $5,605
Auction: 29th Annual Bicycle Auction, June 26, 2021
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Boneshaker
1930's Elgin 4-Star Deluxe Twin Bar Bicycle
LOT 60.
1940 Elgin 4-Star Deluxe Twin Bar men's bicycle in rare original dark blue (572) & white. Rare Musselman 2-speed finned rear hub & shifter. Allstate Premium whitewall tires. Good original condition.
Estimate: $2,000-2,500
Sold Price: $5,605
Auction: 27th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 21, 2018
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: 4-Star Deluxe, Bicycle, Elgin, Twin Bar
C. 1885 "Pony" Star Bicycle
LOT 21.
C. 1885 "Pony" Star Bicycle, Mfg. by H. B. Smith Co., Smithville NJ. Featuring a 44" wheel, older restoration includes new front wheel. This example retains brakes, has proper solid rubber tires, restored saddle, pear grips. Stars have unique drive mechanisms and are considered America's first safety highwheel. They did very well in competition against other highwheel safeties. Pony's are considered the most comfortable riding machine in the Star safety series. Excellent rider, VG cond.
Estimate: $5,000-8,000
Sold Price: $5,500
Auction: 20th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 16, 2011
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Pony, Star
Dursley Pedersen Bicycle
LOT 115.
C. 1902 Dursley Pederson Pneumatic Safety bicycle. Barn fresh, original condition.
Estimate: $800-1,200
Sold Price: $5,400
Auction: 32nd Annual Bicycle Auction, October 12, 2024
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Dursley Pederson
Schwinn Phantom Balloon Tire Bicycle
LOT 502.
Schwinn 26 inch Black Phantom bicycle, NOS original condition, purchased new by Marty Himes in 1952, ID tags on handle bars. Marty Himes Racing Museum Collection Bay Shore New York.
Estimate: $1,000-2,000
Sold Price: $5,400
Auction: 33rd Annual Bicycle & Automobilia Auction, October 11, 2025
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Marty Himes Racing Museum Collection, Phantom, Schwinn
Rare Rear Steering Pneumatic Safety Bicycle
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
Auction: 32nd Annual Bicycle Auction, October 12, 2024
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Trick Rider
C. 1880's Star High Wheel Bicycle
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
Auction: 32nd Annual Bicycle Auction, October 12, 2024
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, High Wheel, Star
c. 1890 Victor Female Model C "Victoria" Bicycle
LOT 36.
c. 1890 Victor Female Model C "Victoria" cushion tire safety bicycle. 20" frame, 29" wheels, older restoration. Incorrect handle bars, incomplete brake hardware, "Lohmann's Perfecta" head lamp, chain guard, front and rear fenders. Incorrect pedals, VG cond., needs work and TLC.
Estimate: $3,500-5,500
Sold Price: $5,250
Auction: 20th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 16, 2011
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Model C, Victor, Victoria
Trade Sign
LOT 190a.
Early trade sign "AUTO BRAND / OVERALLS / and SHIRTS / UNION MADE / LEWIS MEIER / INDIANAPOLIS / SOLD BY / C.O. JULIUS". Marked LRC "THOS. CUSACK CO.". 144" x 59". Made by noted sign maker Thomas Cusack. He created The Thomas Cusack Company In Chicago Illinois and was considered a pioneer in the field of outdoor advertising.
Estimate: $3,000-4,000
Sold Price: $5,015
Auction: 28th Annual Bicycle and Automobilia Auction, April 13, 2019
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Trade Sign
c. 1928 Lindy bicycle, manufactured by the Shelby Bicycle Co.
LOT 5.
c. 1928 "Lindy" bicycle, manufactured by the Shelby Bicycle Co., Shelby Ohio. This one owner example is a true survivor, always pampered and never abused. Tha patina can be described as used VG cond. Complete provenance from Mr. Harold H. Quickel includes letters about the bicycle and photos will be provided to the buyer. I spent some time with Mr. Quickel and he and I both look forward to getting his beloved bicycle to the next "caretaker". Missing propeller (Mr. Quickel couldn't stand the noise!) otherwise all original, includes an accessory rear rack.
Estimate: $5,000-7,000
Sold Price: $5,000
Auction: 20th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 16, 2011
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Lindy, Shelby
