Bicycle Auctions
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Rare 1911 Pierce four cylinder motorcycle
LOT 267.
Rare 1911 Pierce four cylinder motorcycle. Running condition, never plated or painted. The Pierce Motorcycle Company was founded in 1909 by Percy Pierce, son of George Pierce, the legendary car and bicycle manufacturer. Debuted at the 1909 show at Madison Square Garden, Pierce offered the first four cylinder American Motorcycle. Gasoline and oil are contained in a tubular frame, having shaft drive, sprung fork, and pressure oiling. The first Pierce motorcycles have direct drive and single speed. In subsequent years a clutch and two speed transmission was added. These elegant expensive machines cost more to produce than the market would bear and in 1914, production ceased. This two speed example, in unrestored condition has been in long-term protected ownership, and is among the best known original examples. Only tires and hand grips have been replaced. All other components are correct and original. Ownership history is unknown, it bears a first year issue 1914 Pennsylvania enamel license plate, and includes a Pierce logo tool set. Although complete and in running condition, dissasembly and inspection is recommended before road use.
Estimate: $145,000-165,000
Sold Price: $166,750
Auction: Bicycle Auction: Pedaling History Bicycle Museum Session II, April 20, 2013
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Four Cylinder, Motorcycle, Pedaling History Museum, Pierce
Bronco Style Hard Tire Safety Bicycle
LOT 90.
Rare and important Bronco style hollow cross frame hard tire safety. Features rear hub drive, 30" wheels, retains original brakes, appears to be unrestored and original. First time on the market and only second Bronco style ever offered at Copake Auction. White Cycle Co. C. 1890/92.
Estimate: $4,000-6,000
Sold Price: $52,800
Auction: 30th Annual Bicycle & Automobilia Auction, October 15, 2022
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Baronco, Bicycle, Hard Tire Safety
Very unique and rare (possibly only one in the world) high wheel with leading and trailing dual steering
LOT 16.
Very unique and rare (possibly only one in the world) high wheel with leading and trailing dual steering. 28" wheel, wooden rims with 12" wheels. Retains tapered wooden handle bars, very unusual "band" brake, wood and metal frame. Auctioneers note: many years ago when we were dispersing the Pope Manufacturing Co. reference library I saw this machine in one of the bound volumes. I remember it as being created in a mid-west college for hearing impaired students. I copied the information and sent it to David. Very rare machine. Very good condition. David Metz Museum.
Estimate: $10,000-15,000
Sold Price: $42,120
Auction: 23rd Annual Antique & Classic Bicycle Auction, April 12, 2014
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, High Wheel
C. 1885 Rudge "Kangaroo" high wheel safety, 40" chain driven front wheel
LOT 14.
C. 1885 Rudge "Kangaroo" high wheel safety, 40" chain driven front wheel. Older restoration, retains Kirkpatric style saddle with new leather and stamped "Pat. 1885", elongated coaster pegs, rear step, complete brakes, proper pedals. SN # 2159, back bone stampled "Rudge & Co Rudge Safety". Older restoration, very good condition. David Metz Museum.
Estimate: $11,000-13,000
Sold Price: $32,760
Auction: 23rd Annual Antique & Classic Bicycle Auction, April 12, 2014
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, High Wheel, Kangaroo, Rudge
C. 1850 Ward Quadracycle.
LOT 21.
C. 1850 Ward Quadracycle. Very rare example attributed to J. Ward, coachmaker Leicester Square London. Also refered to a "pedomotive carriage". 42" wheels, 84" L. x 32" W. Excellent restored condition. David Metz Museum.
Estimate: $20,000-25,000
Sold Price: $28,080
Auction: 23rd Annual Antique & Classic Bicycle Auction, April 12, 2014
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Quadracycle, Ward
C. 1892 Telegram, patented by Frank H. Bolte, made by Sercombe-Bolte, Mfg Co. Milwaukee, WI
LOT 13.
C. 1892 Telegram, patented by Frank H. Bolte, made by Sercombe-Bolte, Mfg Co. Milwaukee, WI. Front wheel driven, 30" x 24" diameter wheels. Only known example, restored and rideable. Illustrated in Collecting and Restoring Antique Bicycles by G. Donald Adams (fig. 7-34, page 218).
Estimate: $5,500-6,500
Sold Price: $26,450
Auction: Bicycle Auction: Pedaling History Bicycle Museum Session I, December 1, 2012
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: "Telegram", Bicycle, Frank H. Bolte, Pedaling History Museum, Sercombe-Bolte Mfg. Co.
Rare c. 1898 Cygnet "Swan"ladies pneumatic safety bicycle, Stoddard MFG., Co. Dayton, OH
LOT 8.
Rare c. 1898 Cygnet "Swan"ladies pneumatic safety bicycle, Stoddard MFG., Co. Dayton, OH. Advertised as a looped frame, considered an advantage over the diamond design. One of the most stunning bicycles ever made, less than 10 examples are known to exist. excellent restored condition. Pedaling History Museum Collection.
Estimate: $6,000-7,000
Sold Price: $24,150
Auction: Bicycle Auction: Pedaling History Bicycle Museum Session II, April 20, 2013
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Cygnet, Pedaling History Museum, Stoddard MFG. Co., Swan
C. 1887 G & J "American Safety"
LOT 4a.
C. 1887 G & J "American Safety". Extremely rare, about 10 known. Restored.
Estimate: $12,000-14,000
Sold Price: $24,150
Auction: Bicycle Auction: Pedaling History Bicycle Museum Session I, December 1, 2012
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: "American Safety", Bicycle, Gormully & Jeffery, Pedaling History Museum
C. 1898 Comet wooden framed female pneumatic safety
LOT 3.
C. 1898 Comet wooden framed female pneumatic safety, Comet Cycle Co. Toronto Canada. 20 1/2" frame, very original unrestored condition, nickel plating worn. "Lucky Tread...made in Canada for Canada Cycle and Motor Company Limited" tires. Retains wooden chain guard handlebars and rear fender, "Smith Hygienic" saddle, folding basket. Unrestored very original survivor. Good condition.
Estimate: $4,000-6,000
Sold Price: $23,400
Auction: 23rd Annual Antique & Classic Bicycle Auction, April 12, 2014
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Comet, Pneumatic, Safety
c. 1890 "The Rochester" manufactured by Rochester Cycle Mf. Co, Rochester NY
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
Auction: Bicycle Auction: Pedaling History Bicycle Museum Session III, October 19, 2013
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Pedaling History Museum, Rochester Cycle Mfg. Co., The Rochester
