Columbia
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Rare example of a Columbia "Two Track Tricycle"
LOT 37.
Rare example of a Columbia "Two Track Tricycle", 48" rear, 22" front wheels. Pope Mfg. Co. Retains name badge. Complete rideable very good condition. David Metz Museum.
Estimate: $14,000-16,000
Sold Price: $21,060
Auction: 23rd Annual Antique & Classic Bicycle Auction, April 12, 2014
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Columbia, Tricycle, Two Track
c. 1886 Columbia safety high wheel bicycle so called "Kangaroo", manufactured by Pope Mfg. Co. Boston MA
LOT 2.
c. 1886 Columbia safety high wheel bicycle so called "Kangaroo", manufactured by Pope Mfg. Co. Boston MA, 38" wheel geared to 47 1/2". First American application of chain drive. Original cost 140.00. Restoration missing one spoke.
Estimate: $9,000-12,000
Sold Price: $17,250
Auction: Bicycle Auction: Pedaling History Bicycle Museum Session III, October 19, 2013
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Columbia, High Wheel, Kangaroo, Pedaling History Museum, Pope Mfg. Co., Safety
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
St. Jude - 1882 52" Columbia Expert High Wheel
LOT 15sj.
The following lot has been donated by Bob Jameson to benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital. 1882, 52" Columbia Expert highwheel bicycle, serial NO.1798. Features: c. 1880's Columbia Evening Star Hub Lamp (Bob. J. reproduction), c. 1880's Hill & Tolman Cycle Alarm (Bob J. - Dan Gaier repro), c. 1880's Walker watch holder (Karl Edwards repro). with Waltham watch (runs but needs cleaning). 18" rear wheel, orig. ball bearing hub/rim, Buchannan S. S. double butted swaged spokes (They have been trouble free for 22 yrs), front and rear tiring from Dave Metz (Metz Museum, Freehold, NJ)- still ok (front has "gapped" and been filled). Grips by the late Art Hart, handle bars by Chuck Heslie, Troy. Striping by Tom Willis, Ohio. Lowell Kennedy plain bearing pedals, dust shield is accurate repro by Mike Poladna, Wis., saddle is leather of horse hair on orig. pan, saddle leaf spring is by Gary Hill, Ohio. Bike purchased in 1997 at auction in Troy, Ohio. Completely restored by Bob J. 1989. To preserve the patina, the bike is being offered in "as is" condition. It has been and still is a good and dependable rider. The stand and provenance included.
Estimate: $5,000-8,000
Sold Price: $10,283
Auction: 20th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 16, 2011
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Columbia, Expert, High Wheel
C. 1892, Columbia #1, Spring Fork, hard tire safety, twin tube frame.
LOT 5.
C. 1892, Columbia #1, Spring Fork, hard tire safety, twin tube frame. Includes: Springfield rifle, ammo box with ammo, Salisbury headlight, bedroll, saddlebags, bugle. One of three unique military bikes to be offered in upcoming sales.
Estimate: $4,000-7,000
Sold Price: $9,775
Auction: Bicycle Auction: Pedaling History Bicycle Museum Session I, December 1, 2012
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Columbia, Hard Tire Safety, Pedaling History Museum, Spring Fork, Twin Tube
1889 Columbia Hard Tire Safety Bicycle
LOT 101a.
1889 Columbia hard tire safety bicycle. Original tires, nice original paint and plating. Good condition.
Estimate: $8,000-10,000
Sold Price: $9,440
Auction: 28th Annual Bicycle and Automobilia Auction, April 13, 2019
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Columbia, Hard Tire Safety
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. 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
1886 Columbia Expert 56" High Wheel Bicycle
LOT 29.
1886 Columbia Expert 56" high wheel bicycle. Kirkpatrick 1st pattern seat. Compete brake replaced by Jim Spillane. Good condition.
Estimate: $2,500-3,500
Sold Price: $4,425
Auction: 27th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 21, 2018
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Columbia, Expert, High Wheel
Columbia Bicycle Poster
LOT 333.
Rare 19th c. Columbia Bicycles poster extolling the virtuosity of a Wheel compared to a horse. Sight 15 1/2" x 11 1/2", period frame (18 1/2" x 14 1/2"). Some restoration.
Estimate: $1,500-2,000
Sold Price: $3,304
Auction: Bicycle & Transportation Auction, November 13, 2021
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Columbia, Poster
