Bicycle Auctions
Featured lots
Replica Rotary Tandem Bicycle
LOT 1a.
Replica rotary tandem designed by Mel Short. Badge reads “Rotary Tandem #2, M. L. Short, 1992. Good condition.
Estimate: $2,500-3,500
Sold Price: $7,080
Auction: 28th Annual Bicycle and Automobilia Auction, April 13, 2019
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Tandem
C. 1889 - 1891 Columbia light roadster hard tire safety
LOT 220a.
C. 1889 - 1891 Columbia light roadster hard tire safety having 21" split section frame, spring fork, coaster pegs, chain guard, rear step, front and rear fenders, front activated rear brake. 32" front and 31" rear wheels, matching grips and pedals, restored correct saddle. A scarce large frame model in very good restored condition.
Estimate: $6,000-8,000
Sold Price: $7,020
Auction: 24th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 18, 2015
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Columbia, Hard Tire Safety, Light Roadster
C. 1960's Bowden "Spacelander" bicycle in "charcoal" black
LOT 101a.
C. 1960's Bowden "Spacelander" bicycle in "charcoal" black. Retains rear rack (usually missing), manufactured by Bomard Industries, Grand Haven Michigan, designed by Benjamin Bowden, an English industrial designer noted for his work on early Chevrolet Corvettes and the iconic Ford Thunderbird. This model represents industrial design as art. Mr. Bowden finally produced approx. 522 bicycles circa 1957-1961. Ex Jimmy Valentine collection, North Hollywood, CA. Serial #B009969. Very good condition.
Estimate: $4,000-5,000
Sold Price: $7,020
Auction: 24th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 18, 2015
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Bowden, Spacelander
C. 1870's Child's Boneshaker
LOT 119.
C. 1870's child's boneshaker. Sargent type. 34" front wheel, 27" rear wheel. Good condition. Provenance Bob Trimble Museum Collection.
Estimate: $1,500-2,500
Sold Price: $7,020
Auction: 26th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 22, 2017
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Bob Trimble Collection, Boneshaker, Child's Bicycle, Sargent
1889 Springfield Roadster High Wheel
LOT 30.
C. 1889 Springfield Roadster, Model #5 high wheel. Rare tangent spoke model, one of six known. Recent restoration by Craig Allen. Very good condition. Includes pedals, saddle, grips, brake.
Estimate: $10,000-15,000
Sold Price: $7,020
Auction: 26th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 22, 2017
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Craig Allen Restoration, High Wheel, Model #5, Roadster, Springfield
1869 Velocipede with Michaux label
LOT 96.
1869 Velocipede with Michaux label, with step for mounting, 38" front wheel, 28" rear wheel. Considered one of the first bicycle manufacturers. Michaux worked in Paris. Pedaling History Museum Collection.
Estimate: $2,200-2,800
Sold Price: $6,900
Auction: Bicycle Auction: Pedaling History Bicycle Museum Session II, April 20, 2013
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Michaux, Pedaling History Museum, Velocipede
C. 1887 Gormully & Jeffery High Wheel Bicycle
LOT 55A.
C. 1887 Gormully & Jeffery 54" high wheel ordinary bicycle. "American Champion" model. Retains original complete brakes, adjustable step, correct pedals, moustach handle bars (some welds), wooden grips, nameplate, dust shield, old re-tire, old re-leathered saddle on correct frame. Good riding condition.
Estimate: $3,000-4,000
Sold Price: $6,785
Auction: 27th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 21, 2018
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Gormully & Jeffery, High Wheel
1899 Dursley Pederson Bicycle
LOT 12.
Scarce C. 1899 Dursley Pederson bicycle. Skip tooth chain. Barn fresh condition.
Estimate: $1,000-1,500
Sold Price: $6,785
Auction: 29th Annual Bicycle Auction, June 26, 2021
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Dursley Pederson
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
New Rapid High Wheel Bicycle
LOT 29.
New Rapid High Wheel bicycle. C. 1887, 54". Retains original name badge "Sole U.S. Agent…St. Clary & Co., Baltimore MD….Makers S. Georges Engineering Company Birmhingham England", leather tool pouch with tools, (2) bells. Restoration by Larry Davala. Provenance: Larry Davala collection.
Estimate: $4,000-6,000
Sold Price: $6,600
Auction: 32nd Annual Bicycle Auction, October 12, 2024
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, High Wheel, New Rapid
