Adams and Westlake Co.

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C. 1890's Butler Adams Safety Bicycle

LOT 50.
Rare 1896-7 Butler Adams men's safety serial #8882 in very good original condition. 25" frame. Produced by the Adams and Westlake Co., Chicago for distribution by the Butler Brothers Co., a large mail order firm in Chicago. It featured many unique features designed to stand out from the highly competitive mid-1890's bike market- octagonal faceted handlebars, 4-sided fork blades and crank arms, six-sided chain and seat stays and Rathburn adjustable chain adjusters in rear. Original green paint. Also very rare Safety Poise "hygienic" saddle patent 1897 (not original to the bicycle). Truly unique.
Estimate: $4,000-5,000
Sold Price: $10,980

Auction: 34th Annual Bicycle & Automobilia Auction, October 10, 2026
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Adams and Westlake Co., Bicycle, Butler Adams, Butler Brothers Co., Safety

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