• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

COPAKE AUCTION

Full Service Auction Gallery Since 1952

266 East Main Street, Copake, New York 12516
Next Event: Estate Auction, September 10, 2022
*COVID-19 Information*
  • Home
  • About
    • About Us
    • Consign
    • FAQ
    • Terms of Consignment
  • Auctions
  • Bicycles
    • Info / History
    • Bicycle Auctions & Catalogs
    • Bicycle Swap Meet
    • Bicycle Links
  • Buying
    • Pay Invoice
    • Bidding Options
    • Pickup, Shipping & Storage
    • Terms, Payment and Conditions of Sale
  • Consign
  • Video / Press
  • Local
  • News
  • Find/Contact Us

Bicycle Auctions

Featured lots


C. 1884-85 Victor adult tricycle. Overman Wheel Company, Chicopee Mass

C. 1884-85 Victor adult tricycle. Overman Wheel Company, Chicopee Mass
LOT 62.
C. 1884-85 Victor adult tricycle. Overman Wheel Company, Chicopee Mass.. 18" front wheel, 48" rear wheels. Features saddle, matching candle lamps. Retains brake with original lever. Mismatched grips. Good original condition.
Estimate: $12,000-15,000
Sold Price: $16,380

Auction: 25th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 16, 2016
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Overman Wheel Company, Tricycle, Victor


Very rare C. 1896 "Zimmy" pneumatic safety, by Zimmerman Mfg. Co. Freehold NJ.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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


  • « Go to Previous Page
  • Go to page 1
  • Go to page 2
  • Go to page 3
  • Go to page 4
  • Go to page 5
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Go to page 12
  • Go to Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

Bidding Info

  • Bidding Options
  • Pickup, Shipping & Storage
  • Terms, Payment and Conditions of Sale

Recent News

March 19, 2022 Unreserved Estate Auction Presale Article

March 2, 2022

More...

  • Fantastic Folk Art Fosters Fevered Bidding: Myron & Carolyn Neugeboren Collection
  • New Year’s Day Presale Article

News Categories

Search Pages & News Articles

Footer

Copake Auction Inc.
Post Office Box 47
266 East Main St. (Rt. 7A)
Copake, New York 12516
Phone: 518-329-1142
Fax: 518-329-3369
Email: info@copakeauction.com

Email Subscription

Click Here to Sign Up or Manage your Email Subscription

Navigation

  • Home
  • About
    • About Us
    • Consign
    • FAQ
    • Terms of Consignment
  • Auctions
  • Bicycles
    • Info / History
    • Bicycle Auctions & Catalogs
    • Bicycle Swap Meet
    • Bicycle Links
  • Buying
    • Pay Invoice
    • Bidding Options
    • Pickup, Shipping & Storage
    • Terms, Payment and Conditions of Sale
  • Consign
  • Video / Press
  • Local
  • News
  • Find/Contact Us

Connect with Us

Facebook
Facebook
fb-share-icon
fb-share-icon
Twitter
Visit Us
Follow Me
Tweet

BID LIVE ONLINE

View All Bidding Information

Back to Top of Page
Copyright © 2022 · Copake Auction Inc. · Design & Hosting: ZEN POINT MEDIA