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C. 1888 Singer Extraordinary 48" high wheel (ordinary) bicycle

C. 1888 Singer Extraordinary 48" high wheel (ordinary) bicycle
LOT 21.
C. 1888 Singer Extraordinary 48" high wheel (ordinary) bicycle. Retains pedals, recovered saddle, grips, brake, rear step. Older replaced tires. Ball bearings to links and levers, repair to back bone. (Ridden in a Century, is said to have ridden well). Good condition.
Estimate: $8,000-10,000
Sold Price: $17,550

Auction: 25th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 16, 2016
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Extraordinary, High Wheel, Ordinary, Singer

c. 1886 Columbia safety high wheel bicycle so called "Kangaroo", manufactured by Pope Mfg. Co. Boston MA

c. 1886 Columbia safety high wheel bicycle so called "Kangaroo", manufactured by Pope Mfg. Co. Boston MA
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

Auction: Bicycle Auction: Pedaling History Bicycle Museum Session III, October 19, 2013
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Columbia, High Wheel, Kangaroo, Pedaling History Museum, Pope Mfg. Co., Safety

Rare Roadmaster Prototype Bicycle

Rare Roadmaster Prototype Bicycle
LOT 106.
Rare Roadmaster 1956 Prototype bicycle. Mechanical lugged aluminum. Reported to be the only one known. Never offered by Copake Auction. 19" frame. Mark Mattei Collection.
Estimate: $2,000-3,000
Sold Price: $17,080

Auction: 34th Annual Bicycle & Automobilia Auction, October 10, 2026
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Mark Mattei Collection, Roadmaster

19th c. Labeled Boneshaker

19th c. Labeled Boneshaker
LOT 31.
Scarce 19th c. Boneshaker, brass label marked "WMH PARKERTON / 145-7-9WEST18STNY". Note brass acorns on grips. 33" front wheel, 28" rear wheel. Also brass acorn on front.
Estimate: $3,000-4,000
Sold Price: $16,800

Auction: 30th Annual Bicycle & Automobilia Auction, October 15, 2022
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Boneshaker

1947 Kurtis Kraft Offenhauser Midget race car.

1947 Kurtis Kraft Offenhauser Midget race car.
LOT 306A.
1947 Kurtis Kraft Offenhauser Midget race car. Kurtis Kraft was a high-quality midget chassis available in the 1940s-1950s, Kurtis midgets dominated the sport for two decades. This Kurtis has an Offenhauser 110 cubic inch twin-overhead cam engine with magneto ignition, twin Riley carburetors, quick-change rear end, knock-off mag wheels, early period spot disc brakes, and torsion bar suspension. The Offenhauser engine was derived from the design of the Miller race engines. See catalog for complete history and description.
Estimate: $12,000-20,000
Sold Price: $16,800

Auction: 33rd Annual Bicycle & Automobilia Auction, October 11, 2025
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Kurtis Kraft, Midget, Miller race engine, Offenhauser, Race Car

c. 1897 Columbia model 40 military cavalry pneumatic safety bicycle

c. 1897 Columbia model 40 military cavalry pneumatic safety bicycle
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

Auction: Bicycle Auction: Pedaling History Bicycle Museum Session III, October 19, 2013
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Cavalry, Columbia, Military, Model 40, Pedaling History Museum, Pneumatic Safety

C. 1887 "The King" High Wheel Bicycle

C. 1887 "The King" High Wheel Bicycle
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

Auction: 26th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 22, 2017
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, High Wheel, The King

C. 1888 hard tire safety bicycle. Features unusual, possibly unique engineered "shock absorbing" wheels.

C. 1888 hard tire safety bicycle. Features unusual, possibly unique engineered "shock absorbing" wheels.
LOT 20.
C. 1888 hard tire safety bicycle. Features unusual, possibly unique engineered "shock absorbing" wheels. Retains pedals, saddle, rear step, brake, grips. 20" frame.
Estimate: $5,000-7,000
Sold Price: $14,040

Auction: 25th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 16, 2016
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Hard Tire Safety

Star Pneumatic Bicycle

Star Pneumatic Bicycle
LOT 5.
c. 1891 Star Pneumatic safety manufactured by the HB Smith Machine Co. Smithville, NJ. This rare example has been fire damaged. 30" front and 30" rear wheels, front coaster pegs, saddle frame, brakes Appear to be complete - but linkage will need repairs. Ultra rare machine. As is cond.
Estimate: $2,000-3,000
Sold Price: $13,900

Auction: 21st Annual Bicycle Auction, April 21, 2012
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Pneumatic Safety, Star

c. 1898 Rex bicycle, Rex Bicycle Co, Chicago IL., excellent restoration

c. 1898 Rex bicycle, Rex Bicycle Co, Chicago IL., excellent restoration
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

Auction: Bicycle Auction: Pedaling History Bicycle Museum Session III, October 19, 2013
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: 1898, Bicycle, Pedaling History Museum, Pneumatic Safety, Rex, Rex Cycle Co.