Bicycle Auctions
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Exceptional C. 1898 Pierce chainless 22" frame pneumatic safety "cushion" frame model
LOT 10a.
Exceptional C. 1898 Pierce chainless 22" frame pneumatic safety "cushion" frame model having double leaf spring front forks and "Hygenic Wheel Co." rear shock (made for Pierce). This restored example has all the bells and whistles including Kelly handle bars, celluloid grips, "Christy" anatomical saddle, Pierce Arrow logo leather tool pouch, matching pedals, New Departure (made for Pierce) front and rear hubs, matching "Elizabethtown Universale Tire Co." red, 28" button tread tires. Stunning restoration, super paint with color matched rims, excellent nickel plating. The best Pierce we have ever offered.
Estimate: $5,000-8,000
Sold Price: $6,727
Auction: 24th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 18, 2015
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Chainless, Pierce, Pneumatic Safety
C. 1883 Starley Adult Tricycle
LOT 38.
C. 1883 Starley Adult Tricycle. 17" front, 44" rear wheels. Very complete, old restoration. Retains front fender, coaster pegs, recovered saddle, chain guard, rear "wheelie" strut, modified hand brake, good tires. Overall VG cond.
Estimate: $9,000-11,000
Sold Price: $6,500
Auction: 20th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 16, 2011
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Starley, Tricycle
C. 1890's Lovell Diamond Hard Tire Safety Bicycle
LOT 10a.
1890's Iver Johnson Lovell Diamond Hard Tire Safety bicycle. 30" wheels. Restored condition.
Estimate: $5,500-6,500
Sold Price: $6,490
Auction: 28th Annual Bicycle and Automobilia Auction, April 13, 2019
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Hard Tire Safety, Iver Johnson, Lovell Diamond
1938 Shelby Airflow Balloon Tire Bicycle
LOT 100.
1938 Shelby Airflow Balloon tire bicycle. Original paint. Original handlebars. 26 x 2.125 Goodyear Airwheel Whitewall tires. 18" frame. Good condition.
Estimate: $4,500-6,500
Sold Price: $6,490
Auction: 28th Annual Bicycle and Automobilia Auction, April 13, 2019
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Airflow, Balloon Tire, Bicycle, Shelby
c. 1892 Columbia Light Roadster Highwheel Bicycle
LOT 27.
c. 1892 Columbia Light Roadster 52" highwheel bicycle, serial #4463. Consignor consulted wheelmen Carey Williams and they think this is one of the latest production numbers known. Stunning restoration by Craig Allen, unridden since. Concours cond.
Estimate: $7,000-8,000
Sold Price: $6,200
Auction: 20th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 16, 2011
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Columbia, High Wheel, Light Roadster
1887 Victor Hard Tire Safety Bicycle
LOT 28.
C. 1887 Victor hard tire safety bicycle. "C" model. Frame overpainted red, nickel deteriorated, saddle worn, retains brakes, pedals as is, 31" wheels. Provenance Bob Trimble Museum Collection.
Estimate: $4,000-5,000
Sold Price: $6,143
Auction: 26th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 22, 2017
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Hard Tire Safety, Victor, 1887
C. 1880's Pony Star High Wheel Safety Bicycle
LOT 23.
C. 1880's Pony Star high wheel safety bicycle, patented by George Pressey of Hammonton NJ, produced by H.B. Smith Machine Co. Smithville NJ., serial number "1185". 42" wheel. Retains name badge. Good condition. Provenance: James Carpenter Collection Part II.
Estimate: $7,000-10,000
Sold Price: $6,143
Auction: 26th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 22, 2017
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, High Wheel, Jim Carpenter Collection, Pony, Safety, Star
C. 1898 Chilion Wooden Women's Bicycle
LOT 111a.
C. 1898 Chilion wooden frame female pneumatic safety. 23" frame manufactured by M.D. Stebbings Mfg. Co. Springfield Mass.. Good condition. Previously sold at Copake Auctions 26th Annual Bicycle Auction, lot 22. Ex: Bob Trimble collection to current owner.
Estimate: $4,500-6,500
Sold Price: $5,900
Auction: 28th Annual Bicycle and Automobilia Auction, April 13, 2019
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Chilion
C. 1897 Bamboo Pneumatic Safety Bicycle
LOT 4.
C. 1897 Bamboo bicycle. Cataloged by The Henry Ford Museum as. Bamboo Cycle Co. LTD., E. C. England. Pneumatic safety. Tires marked 28-1 3/4", Deaccessioned from The Henry Ford Museum, ACC. NO. 30.1647.3. Overpainted, imperfections in the wood.
Estimate: $4,500-6,500
Sold Price: $5,850
Auction: 26th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 22, 2017
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bamboo, Bicycle, Pneumatic Safety, 1897
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: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: 4-Star Deluxe, Bicycle, Elgin, Twin Bar