Bicycle Auctions
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Very rare C. 1896 “Zimmy” pneumatic safety, by Zimmerman Mfg. Co. Freehold NJ.
LOT 100.
Very rare C. 1896 “Zimmy” pneumatic safety, by Zimmerman Mfg. Co. Freehold NJ. Founder Arthur Augustus Zimmerman of Freehold NJ (1869 – 1936) won the first world sprint championship in 1893 and won more than 1000 races. To our knowledge this is the only Zimmy to ever appear at auction. The Copake Auction obtained the Zimmy many years ago for David Metz, he told us he had been advertising for years to find one. Good restored condition. A collection of framed Zimmerman items from the Metz Museum are included with the bicycle. David Metz Museum.
Estimate: $8,000-10,000
Sold Price: $15,210
Auction: 23rd Annual Antique & Classic Bicycle Auction, April 12, 2014
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, David Metz Collection, Pneumatic Safety, Zimmerman, Zimmy
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: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Cavalry, Columbia, Military, Model 40, Pedaling History Museum, Pneumatic Safety
c. 1884 Victor, this is the first American tricycle
LOT 14.
c. 1884 Victor, this is the first American tricycle, 48″ wheels. Made by the Overman Wheel Co. Boston and Chicopee Falls MA. Original cost 125. Needs tire rubber, missing one spoke, twin lamps. Good condition.
Estimate: $13,000-15,000
Sold Price: $14,950
Auction: Bicycle Auction: Pedaling History Bicycle Museum Session III, October 19, 2013
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Pedaling History Museum, Tricycle, Victor
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: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, High Wheel, The King
C. 1898 Old Hickory made by Tonk Mfg. Co. Chicago, IL.
LOT 103.
C. 1898 Old Hickory made by Tonk Mfg. Co. Chicago, IL. Wooden framed lady’s pneumatic. Christy saddle, restored. This is supposedly the first American ladies wood safety.
Estimate: $2,300-2,600
Sold Price: $14,375
Auction: Bicycle Auction: Pedaling History Bicycle Museum Session I, December 1, 2012
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Old Hickory, Pedaling History Museum, Tonk Mfg. Co.
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: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Hard Tire Safety
Rare C. 1869 Calvin Witty N.Y.C. boneshaker.
LOT 22.
Rare C. 1869 Calvin Witty N.Y.C. boneshaker. Retains name plate (Calvin Witty/Maker/Pat. Nov. 20, 1866/638 Broadway NY”) made in Spring 1869, on rear spring. Retains matching pedals, brake, rosewood grips. 37″ front wheel, 31″ rear wheel. Original wheels with traces of original pinstripe/paint. Good condition.
Estimate: $4,000-6,000
Sold Price: $14,040
Auction: 25th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 16, 2016
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Boneshaker, Calvin Witty
Lozier & Yost “The Giant No. 4” Hard Tire Safety
LOT 81.
C. 1890’s Lozier & Yost “The Giant No. 4” hard tire safety. Retains badge marked “Lozier & Yost Mfg. Co., Toledo, OH./”The Giant No. 4”. 20 1/2″ frame. Retains early bell and lamp bracket. Good condition. Provenance: James Carpenter Collection Part II.
Estimate: $4,000-5,000
Sold Price: $14,040
Auction: 26th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 22, 2017
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Hard Tire Safety, Lozier & Yost, The Giant No.4
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: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Pneumatic Safety, Star
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: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Pedaling History Museum, Pneumatic Safety, Rex, Rex Cycle Co., 1898
